The Corncrake

Corncrakes are related to moorhens, coots and rails, but differ from most members of the family in that they live on dry land. They are very secretive, spending most of their time hidden in tall vegetation, their presence only betrayed by their rasping call. In flight their bright chestnut wings and trailing legs are unmistakable. They are summer visitors and migrate to Africa for the winter. (RSPB)

Orkney Brewery have named on of their beers after this endangered bird. When a bottle is bought 50p goes to the RSPB to help protect this shy bird.