Sad day for the corncrake population in Western Scotland
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Sad day for the corncrake population in Western Scotland
We found this poor casualty today beside our lane. Obviously it must have caught a glancing blow from a (rare) passing vehicle. We will bury him/her tomorrow. It is a shame as there would appear to be only around 1000 calling males in the UK now, mostly in the western isles.......
Re: Sad day for the corncrake population in Western Scotland
Very sad, once a common sound in the British countryside, up until the 60's
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Re: Sad day for the corncrake population in Western Scotland
I think hedgehogs are a much bigger threat than vehicles, there are next to no roads and plenty of predatory hedgehogs.
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Nope, don't bury it, send it to a museum - they'll be very keen to have it for various studies.huporhaha wrote: We will bury him/her tomorrow.
Re: Sad day for the corncrake population in Western Scotland
I thought about that too Conifers - it was perfect - must have suffered internal injuries or a broken neck. I have tried contacting the RSPB who are only interested when they are alive. I'm not into taxidermy but I must admit that even in death it is a beautiful bird. It has been in a cardboard box in the shed all morning. I'll try and see if there is anywhere that will take it.Conifers wrote:Nope, don't bury it, send it to a museum - they'll be very keen to have it for various studies.huporhaha wrote: We will bury him/her tomorrow.
Re: Sad day for the corncrake population in Western Scotland
burying is a bit of a waste, im sure there are other birds or mammals that could make a meal of it
Re: Sad day for the corncrake population in Western Scotland
Some useful info on what to do here.
Re: Sad day for the corncrake population in Western Scotland
Thanks Conifers - it is getting a bit high. Have not dared freeze it and guess what - our fridge has broken down. Neighbours have all seen it - Gairloch museum can't take it.......... Thanks again.