The battle to save the Corncrake from extinction here has received a second boostThe endangered Corncrake bird has returned to Clare Island off the coast of Co Mayo for the first time in 30 years. That is according to the draft 2020 census of the rare bird which shows that the numbers of calling males around Ireland now totals 145. The 145 calling males recorded this year compares to an estimated 4,000 calling males dotted around Ireland during the 1970s with the numbers plummeting since. Mr Strong said that he was “particularly thrilled” with the return of the Corncrake to Clare Island after 30 years. It has been a huge success.”Mr Strong stated that the 145 national figure for this year compares to 163 for 2019.

Source: Irish Independent September 11, 2020 14:37 UTC