| These habitats support species such as the chough in Cornwall, cirl buntings in South and East Devon and the heath fritillary butterfly on Exmoor. |
| A trial release in Devon proved successful, with cirl buntings surviving the winter and joining the wild population. |
| While there is no room for complacency, the revival of the cirl bunting has been a real success story. |
| It also pointed out that some species of farmland birds, including cirl buntings, stone curlews, goldfinch and whitethroat, have increased. |
| In March cirl buntings begin to pair up and start prospecting for nest sites. |
| In the long term, ensure a wider geographical spread of the cirl bunting by re-establishing populations outside the current range. |
