| A trial release in Devon proved successful, with cirl buntings surviving the winter and joining the wild population. |
| These habitats support species such as the chough in Cornwall, cirl buntings in South and East Devon and the heath fritillary butterfly on Exmoor. |
| It also pointed out that some species of farmland birds, including cirl buntings, stone curlews, goldfinch and whitethroat, have increased. |
| As well as benefiting cirl buntings and other wildlife the scheme has also helped enhance business viability and farmers optimism about the future. |
| The introduction of winter-sowing has thus been inimical to both cirl buntings and skylarks, leading to the loss of overwinter stubbles and dense cereal swards. |
| Also under threat are the cirl buntings known to frequent Kerswell Downs. |
