The Liben Lark - Heteromirafra sidamoensis – Endemic to Ethiopia has a population of possibly fewer than 100 birds and is classified as Critically Endangered. This threatened bird has now been thrown a lifeline thanks to funds raised by the British Birdwatching Fair held at Rutland Water last August. A cheque of  £242,000 or $395,000 was presented to Dr Marco Lambertini, BirdLife International’s Chief Executive.