Corncrake Hen by danob
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Description
Not especially beautiful but very rare and secretive bird that is hard to photograph.. There are less than 50 pairs in the UK..
The Corncrake Crex crex - the only globally threatened bird to breed regularly in the United Kingdom - started to disappear from the English countryside more than a century ago, because of the introduction of more mechanized and intensive farming methods. Today in Britain, the species only breeds in north and west Scotland, where conservationists have been working intensively with local crofters and landowners to ensure the bird's continued survival.
This bird of the Rail family prefers to nest in hay meadows and other grasslands, especially those with dense vegetation. Historical developments in farming practices, particularly the mechanized cutting of hay, destroyed many nests. Later, other changes in farming methods, such as the switch from hay to silage production, effectively forced the species' extinction in southern Britain as a regular breeding bird. Since the 1950s it has only bred irregularly in England.
Certainly in order to capture them one needs to be able to follow the rather rasping call and be very lucky!
Thanks for taking time to look, and any comments you care to make..
Comments (25)
Zacko
I think its beautiful. And so does it evidently, lol. Just look at that proud and stuck-up pose. #:oP Brilliant catch once again Danny. Enjoy your evening!
Mondwin
Looks a splendid portrait of a lovely creature!!!Bravissimo!!V:DDD.Hugsxx
sharky_
Indeed a fine capture and hope these birds increase in numbers. Excellent... Aloha
Richardphotos
they maybe good to eat also!!joking. outstanding capture and I think it is beautiful
kenwas
Great catch with only 50 pair in the UK! Congrats!
Margana
Congratulations on catching one of these.A very fine photo with many lovely details.I appreciated your notes,too.I always learn something new from your uploads.-M :^)
BorisB
A beauty! You did an excellent job!
nattarious
WOW!! What a story Daniel!! Well like the others ofcourse.. Congratulation on catching one of those little birdy.. And yes it is beautiful.. But reminds me of a little Turkey :)) Love the details and textures on its feathers/body.. very well done my friend.. and have a lovely Sunday JOE
RodolfoCiminelli
A excellent photo of great detail my friend......!!!!
kansas
Excellent shot. Interesting info about this bird. Thanks.
CavalierLady
A lovely shot of this rare bird. Thanks for sharing the information about your images and this glimpse into your part of the world. She looks to be delicate and skittish, perhaps like a quail.
nongo
You always keep us in the know, I can only imagine your sneaking up to find this rare bird??!!! Thanks for the info, as always, a pleasure!!!!!!
TomDart
Thanks for telling us of this fowl. Well done.
Loloe
Wow!! congrats for this great capture! I find it beautiful with its black eyes!! Bravo!!!
Onslow
A rare find and capture :)
Sekadhar
Oh it is beautiful! Fantastic shot as always!!!
iaacf
The colors indeed are a bit dull..but.. nevertheless the picture is beautiful. And because this bird has become so rare and nearly extincted the photograph has something special.
vlaaitje
lucky you !!!! Always nice to catch rare birds or insects.....I know how it feels inside if you can catch one....super shot so as always....
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwwww, excellent work of capture my friend, Is very good !!! hugs ;)
marybelgium
excellent !
dreamerAngel
Oh come on - it's very beautiful! Just look at those eyes! Wonderful shot and yes - thanks for the knowledge too.
SNAKEY
Tahts a beautiful tale to go with an equally beautiful image. Very informative my friend. ":O)) SNAKEY
PhotoSmith
First, thank you for the many hours of effort it must have taken to get this photo. Funny, tho, when I opened it I was immediately struck by the fabulous detail and coloring of the feathers. So intricate! I find it quite beautiful, so I was surprised at your comment. But regardless, thanks again for showing this rail.
borsy
Beautifully done!!
gunsan
Oh tell me why...the female birds are so discrete in colors compared with the males. Among us humans "the birdies" are the most colorful. But...they don,t have to hide sitting on eggs :-) Anyway, a nice shot. She really look so kind and sweet.