Animal of the week

Corncrake On the isle of Canna, Scotland, the corncrake population has risen from one or two to between 12 and 14. The National Trust for Scotland says new farming methods are being used, which support the birds’ habitat. • LIFESPAN: Two to seven years.• HABITAT: Areas with tall plant cover on farmland, grassy areas and wetlands.• SIZE: 28cm long with a wingspan of 50cm.• DIET: Insects and seeds.• FUN FACT: Researchers count corncrakes by listening out for the male’s mating calls. The birds mostly call at night.…

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