Corncrake Collection

Corncrake Crex crex calling North Uist Outer Hebrides Scotland

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

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

Corncrake - On open ground Crex crex South Uist, Outer hebrides Scotland, UK BI016734
COS-2621 Corncrake - On open ground South Uist, Outer hebrides, Scotland, UK Crex crex Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Four Bird Studies, Red-Backed Shrike, Corncrake, Chaffinches, Willow Warbler, c1890s. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
Four Bird Studies, Red-Backed Shrike, Corncrake, Chaffinches, Willow Warbler, c1890s

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

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

Corn Crake (colour litho)
3121184 Corn Crake (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Grallatores, Palmipedes, Wading and Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016775 Grallatores, Palmipedes, Wading and Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grallatores, Palmipedes, Wading and Swimming Birds)

Water Rail, 1864 (colour litho)
999002 Water Rail, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren)

Different kinds of marsh-birds (coloured engraving)
997723 Different kinds of marsh-birds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Aylesbury Vale HP19 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Aylesbury Vale HP19 0

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

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

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

Corn Crake (Crex pratensis), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Corn Crake (Crex pratensis), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Landrail or Corncrake - Crex praten sis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Corncrake in the hand

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

Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, summer plumage.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

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

Picture No. 10883851
Corncrake - Moving across open ground (Crex crex) Date:

Picture No. 10883853
Corncrake - Male calling (Crex crex) Date:

Picture No. 10883852
Corncrake - Male calling (Crex crex) Date:

Corncrake at nest - Orkney. Taken in1946 by Eric Hosking

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 - Single adult male calling in the early morning, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK
DK-28 Corncrake - Single adult male calling in the early morning North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK Crex crex David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Corncrake - Single adult male standing on rock in the early morning, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK
DK-29 Corncrake - Single adult male standing on rock in the early morning North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK Crex crex David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Corncrake - adult male calling in the early morning, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK
DK-30 Corncrake - adult male calling in the early morning North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK Crex crex David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Corncrake - calling - in the machair - North Uist - Outer hebrides
GET-1792 Corncrake - calling - in the machair North Uist - Outer hebrides Crex crex Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Corncrake - head showing amongst thick vegetation - the machair- North Uist - Outer Hebrides
GET-1791 Corncrake - head showing amongst thick vegetation the machair- North Uist - Outer Hebrides Crex crex Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Corncrake - Calling Crex crex South Uist, Outer hebrides Scotland, UK BI016665
COS-2638 Corncrake - Calling South Uist, Outer hebrides, Scotland, UK Crex crex Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Corncrake - Male crossing road Crex crex South Uist, Outer Hebrides Scotland, UK BI016661
COS-2634 Corncrake - Male crossing road South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK Crex crex Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Corncrake - Male calling Crex crex South Uist, Outer Hebrides Scotland, UK BI016642
COS-2624 Corncrake - Male calling South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK Crex crex Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Corncrake - Moving across open ground Crex crex South Uist, Outer hebrides Scotland, UK BI016683
COS-2623 Corncrake - Moving across open ground South Uist, Outer hebrides, Scotland, UK Crex crex Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The elusive Corncrake (Crex crex) can be heard calling in the tranquil landscapes of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Its distinctive call echoes through the air, a melodic reminder of its presence. In the Middle Elbe region of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, this fascinating bird listens intently to a rival's song, engaging in an age-old competition for territory. Walking at dawn on the Machair of South Uist, Outer Hebrides Scotland, UK BI016734), the Corncrake (Crex crex) gracefully moves across open ground. Its slender figure blends seamlessly with its surroundings as it navigates through this unique habitat. In Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, we witness another captivating sight - the Corncrake (Crex crex) calling out into the early morning mist. The breath vapor adds an ethereal touch to its haunting melody. Artistic renditions capture the beauty and diversity of these magnificent birds. A color lithograph showcases a stunning Corn Crake amidst lush vegetation while another depicts various marsh-birds in vibrant hues. These illustrations serve as reminders that nature's palette is vast and awe-inspiring. As we explore further into history and geography, we discover references to related species such as Water Rail from 1864 depicted in yet another exquisite color lithograph. This serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with avian wonders throughout time. Even maps hold clues about their habitats; Aylesbury Vale HP19 0 Map reveals areas where these enchanting creatures may thrive alongside other wildlife. Whether it is their mesmerizing calls or their graceful movements at dawn or dusk when they are most active – there is no denying that encountering a Corncrake (Crex crex) is an extraordinary experience. So let us cherish these moments and continue to appreciate and protect these remarkable birds for generations to come.