Six male corncrakes recorded on Rathlin Island in 2025 breeding season
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Northern Ireland reports a record number of six calling male corncrakes on Rathlin Island during the 2025 breeding season, the highest since the 1970s. This milestone is linked to a long-term habitat restoration project.
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NewsSix male corncrakes recorded on Rathlin Island in 2025 breeding season
Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsThe Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Northern Ireland reports a record number of six calling male corncrakes on Rathlin Island during the 2025 breeding season, the highest since the 1970s. This milestone is linked to a long-term habitat restoration project.