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Crex Crex Collection

"Captivating Calls of the Corncrake Crex crex

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake Crex crex calling North Uist Outer Hebrides Scotland

Corncrake Crex crex calling North Uist Outer Hebrides Scotland

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Crex crex, corncrake

Crex crex, corncrake
Plate 87 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake -Crex crex-, listenting to a rivals song, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, listenting to a rivals song, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake (Crex crex) walking at dawn on Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Corncrake (Crex crex) walking at dawn on Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake (Crex Crex) calling, with breath vapor in early morning, Kiskunsagi National Park

Corncrake (Crex Crex) calling, with breath vapor in early morning, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670173 Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake (Crex crex) calling at dawn on machair, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Corncrake (Crex crex) calling at dawn on machair, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake (Crex crex) hidden in meadow, Balranald RSPB Nature Reserve, North Uist

Corncrake (Crex crex) hidden in meadow, Balranald RSPB Nature Reserve, North Uist, Scotland, June

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake (Crex crex) portrait, Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland, June 2009

Corncrake (Crex crex) portrait, Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland, June 2009

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake (Crex crex) calling, Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland, June 2009

Corncrake (Crex crex) calling, Tory Island, County Donegal, Ireland, June 2009

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake (Crex crex) amongst grass, Balranald RSPB reserve, North Uist, Western

Corncrake (Crex crex) amongst grass, Balranald RSPB reserve, North Uist, Western Isles / Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Male Corncrake (Crex crex) South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Male Corncrake (Crex crex) South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake (Crex crex) calling from rock, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Corncrake (Crex crex) calling from rock, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corn Crake in farmland, Crex crex

Corn Crake in farmland, Crex crex

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corn Crake walking, Crex crex

Corn Crake walking, Crex crex

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corn Crake in grassland, Crex crex

Corn Crake in grassland, Crex crex

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corn Crake calling, Crex crex

Corn Crake calling, Crex crex

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corn Crake, Crex crex, Egypt

Corn Crake, Crex crex, Egypt

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corn Crake (Crex crex)

Corn Crake (Crex crex)

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corn Crake (Crex crex), Scotland, United Kingdom

Corn Crake (Crex crex), Scotland, United Kingdom

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake, Crex crex, peering through Iris bed, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, May

Corncrake, Crex crex, peering through Iris bed, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, May

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake -Crex crex-, attentive, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, attentive, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake -Crex crex-, preening, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, preening, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake -Crex crex- preening, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex- preening, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, defence of territory, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, defence of territory, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake -Crex crex-, foraging on the edge of a meadow, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, foraging on the edge of a meadow, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, courtship, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Corncrake -Crex crex-, calling, courtship, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake -Crex crex-, furtively looking out from behind cover, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt

Corncrake -Crex crex-, furtively looking out from behind cover, Middle Elbe region, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Background imageCrex Crex Collection: Corncrake, historical artwork

Corncrake, historical artwork
Corncrake. Historical artwork of a corncrake, or landrail (Crex crex). This bird differs from its relatives the coot, moorhen and rail in that it does not live in water



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"Captivating Calls of the Corncrake Crex crex: A Melody Across Borders" The enchanting sound of the Corncrake Crex crex echoes through the picturesque landscapes of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. As dawn breaks, this elusive bird serenades its rivals with a captivating song that resonates across the Machair, filling the air with its unique melody. Not limited to Scotland alone, this remarkable species can also be found in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Here, amidst the Middle Elbe region, it listens attentively to a rival's tune and prepares for its own response – an intricate symphony that showcases nature's harmonious beauty. With breath vapor visible in the early morning light at Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary becomes another stage for this avian virtuoso. The Corncrake (Crex crex) calls out passionately as if sharing tales from distant lands. Delving into history reveals an artistic depiction of this magnificent creature on page 347 of "The Corn Crake" manuscript from 1810-17. This testament to its allure captures both our imagination and admiration for these birds' timeless presence. Nature hides secrets within meadows too; Balranald RSPB Nature Reserve in North Uist conceals a hidden gem - a Corncrake (Crex crex) nestled amongst vibrant grasses. Its portrait on Tory Island in County Donegal further illustrates their elegance against Ireland's breathtaking backdrop. As we journey through Western Europe's natural wonders, we encounter yet another spectacle at Balranald RSPB reserve. Amongst lush greenery stands a male Corncrake (Crex crex), proudly displaying his plumage while adding his voice to nature's chorus. From Scotland to Germany and beyond borders unknown lies an extraordinary tale told by these charismatic creatures.