Experience a midsummer night in Lewis listening for endangered Corncrakes

The unique sound of Corncrakes was once part of the night soundscape across much of the UK. Sadly, the bird is now rare and its call is heard in far fewer places. One of its strongholds is the Western Isles. In this video volunteer Angus MacLean takes us on a nighttime walk to listen out for the Corncrake's distinctive "Crew Crew" call.
Find out more about RSPB Scotland's work to boost the fortunes of Corncrakes here www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natur....

[@michelledawson485]

Thanks for the video , you are so privileged to hear such a rare bird😀

[@clairegreenslade8329]

How beautiful, I think most people find bird song relaxing. I can't get off to sleep easily without the dawn chorus which luckily starts at midnight in my urban setting.
Thank you so much for sharing, I am grandma age now and miss the bird song abundance of my childhood some 50 years ago.

[@suzycat2026]

What a super evening with those noctillucent clouds , good to hear them. Well done 😻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@honjam]

Thank you for sharing your memories too 💚

[@Meloehunter]

Great video. Love hearing the snipe in the background as well

[@philiptaylor7902]

What amazing, charismatic little birds. I've heard them on Mull and Skye and had the incredible good fortune to see one at Timsgearraidh on Lewis - just a glimpse before it retreated into the nettles. You can be just a few feet away from one and they remain invisible in the reeds and irises.

[@wendyrobinson5523]

A corncrake sandwich! Ha ha! Love it.