The Chough

Join us as we chat about this characterful, attractive and acrobatic corvid and the pressures it is facing. We discuss the reasons for their dramatic decline, particularly in Cornwall, an historical stronghold for this corvid species. We of course include some fun cultural references but most importantly we highlight the really positive conservation projects that have resulted in a record breaking 2026 breeding season in Cornwall and many good news stories for the Chough in Ireland, Wales, Kent and South East England. Get in touch Don't forget to follow The Birdy Bug Pod over on Instagram. And please do feel free to contact us with any questions, feedback, comments, or just to say hi! Follow us @thebirdybugpod Links https://chough.org https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/our-cause/nature-climate/nature-conservation/our-work-to-care-for-choughs https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/choughreintroduction https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/birds/crows-and-shrikes/chough https://chough.org/the-red-billed-chough/decline-of-the-cornish-chough https://group.rspb.org.uk/northwales/news-blogs/blog/choughing-around-meet-the-birds-with-red-beaks/ https://www.birdguides.com/news/chough-chicks-fledge-at-anglesey-site-after-14-year-breeding-gap/ https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/chough