Corn Crake Collection (#2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corncrake (Crex crex) adult, standing amongst grass, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, May

Corncrake (Crex crex) adult, calling, standing on open ground, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Corncrake (Crex crex) adult, standing rough grassland, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Corncrake (Crex crex) adult, walking in rough grassland, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Corncrake (Crex crex) adult male, walking across road, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Corncrake (Crex crex) adult, walking across open ground, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Corncrake (Crex crex) adult male, calling, standing on open ground, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

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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The elusive and enchanting Corn Crake (Crex crex) can be heard calling in the tranquil landscapes of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Its distinctive call echoes through the air, captivating all who listen. In the Middle Elbe region of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, a Corn Crake pauses to listen to a rival's song, engaging in an age-old battle for territory. With its vibrant plumage depicted in a stunning colour lithograph and chromolitho artwork, this bird is truly a sight to behold. A page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature showcases its beauty with intricate engravings that bring it to life. Found across the United Kingdom, including Scotland where it peers curiously through an Iris bed on North Uist Island during May. This secretive bird also ventures into farmlands where it gracefully walks amidst golden fields. The Corn Crake holds a special place in nature's symphony as it shares its habitat with another avian marvel - the Water Rail. Dating back to 1833-39, coloured engravings depict their coexistence and add historical significance to their story. Whether you catch a glimpse of this remarkable creature or simply hear its melodious call resonating through the countryside, encountering the Corn Crake is an experience that will leave you captivated by nature's wonders.