The corncrake was once an iconic bird of our countryside, its distinctive call brings back fond memories of long summer evenings for many. Sadly, over the last century their numbers have dwindled, sightings are an extreme rarity and their call has scare been heard in recent years. The last reported breeding pair in Northern Ireland was in 1997. However, the RSPB is working hard to bring back this species, helping restore it to being a familiar visitor to our rural areas.

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