The critically endangered corncrake population has increased by 35% in the past five years, thanks to conservation measures taken by farmers and local communities. Although the overall number of birds remains small, the trend is positive | Read more: https://rte.ie/b/1398995 | RTÉ News

Corncrakes were once a common sound heard throughout the UK, their recognisable rasp rippling through the countryside. Like many farmland birds, their population plummeted but we are working with farmers to support this species through nature-friendly farming. | RSPB

An Traonach (Corncrake / Crex crex) The kerrx-kerrx sound of the corncrake has been compared with two cheese-graters rubbed together, producing a sound so monotonous as to qualify the bird as the world's worst singer (and hence eurovision song contest candidate!!). This lack in vocal accomplishment is more than compensated for by their dignified operatic deportment as they stand erect with head held high and beak wide open. Corncrake is a misnomer - birds rarely nest in cornfields. Favourite sit