Corncrake refuge

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A Dublin-based vet is farming land in Co Mayo with the aim of helping the corncrake population survive in Ireland. Last year, 162 calling males were recorded in Ireland with birds confined to a limited number of areas. Since 2011, Feargal Ó Cuinneagáin has been working with the National Parks Wildlife Service (NPWS) Corncrake Farm Plan to create the ideal habitat for the rare bird whose population was almost wiped out by intensive farming. The habitat consists of nettle, iris and hogweed beds along with a species-rich meadow. This year, Mr Ó Cuinneagáin has recorded seven calling males on his 25 acre farm on the Mullet Peninsula. Keep up to date with all the latest Irish and international news and current affairs with http://www.rte.ie/news Follow us on twitter @rtenews and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rtenews

Published 2020-07-17 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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