Why Is the Corncrake Endangered?

History of decline - why is the corncrake endangered
Since the 1950s the rate of decline accelerated, coinciding with a period when majority of hay fields were changed to silage production, which allowed even earlier cutting dates, and often production of two crops from a field.

Why has the corncrake become endangered?

Corncrakes are threatened Europe-wide due to major declines through much of its range. ... These methods are termed Corncrake Friendly Mowing (CFM). Up to about 60 per cent of chicks are killed by usual mowing practices because they are reluctant to escape across parts of the field that are already cut.

Is the corncrake endangered in Ireland?

Formerly a common summer visitor, Corncrakes have suffered drastic population declines this century and are threatened with global extinction. Now only present in small numbers in North Donegal and Western parts of Mayo and Connaught.

Robert Thorne

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