Many thanks for all the kind comments of support on our recent post on our Corncrake reintroduction project. We’re now pleased to say that the first of this year’s chicks have arrived in the Lower Derwent Valley (14 days old) and are now settled in our pre-release pens where they will remain until 35 days old, by which point they will be imprinted on the 'LDV night sky’ and will hopefully know it as ‘home’, which, all being well, will see them return next year. Further broods will be arriving throughout the summer months, all made possible by our incredible team of dedicated volunteers, who, along with our staff, will be transporting the chicks from Norfolk to the Lower Derwent Valley through the hours of darkness to reduce the stress.
During this time we will also be supporting work to engage local communities and drive forward wider educational and nature recovery projects related to Corncrakes and other species. If you’d like to help us meet our target and raise some much needed funds (every little bit really does help) then please make a donation of your choice, and remember whatever you choose to donate, will be matched by Aviva - making your contribution even more valuable. A few rewards are also available for the first few donations made – please follow the link below to donate and to read more about the project.
https://communitiesfund.avivafoundation.org.uk/p/lower-derwent-valley-corncrake-reintroductiom
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