Greyman 25,165 Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Seems to be quite a good year for the old cuckoo, after several years of none or very odd one they seem to be here in some numbers this year woke up to the sound of one again this morning and saw 4 different ones on a walk recently all within two or three miles of me, anyone else have them around ?? Or am I just special 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,560 Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 23 minutes ago, Greyman said: Seems to be quite a good year for the old cuckoo, after several years of none or very odd one they seem to be here in some numbers this year woke up to the sound of one again this morning and saw 4 different ones on a walk recently all within two or three miles of me, anyone else have them around ?? Or am I just special I've been waking up to the sound of a cuckoo as well this week 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 9,459 Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 There was a Cuckoo sounding off in Rothbury last Sunday, I like them 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tatsblisters 7,916 Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Sadly not heard one around me this year nor have i seen any skylarks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboy 275 Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Heard more Cuckoos this year than i have ever heard before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
byron 1,093 Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Gone quite around here..mind, cold northely not helping.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ratmanwan3 85 Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Heard a couple around me for the last two weeks. Love to hear them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Heard them on dartmoor last week ,saw one in flight but the tree out back ours that has one every year has been silent thus far .Pity as it’s a tune I look forward to .Years ago it was thought the cuckoo and sparrow hawk were one and the same . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 9,459 Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 First week of June last year, hope they come this year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 3,744 Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Heard my first of the year in Edale Valley this morning. Plenty of Curlews too. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 On 13/05/2023 at 19:26, Bush Rummager said: Heard my first of the year in Edale Valley this morning. Plenty of Curlews too. We’ve curlews on the river flood plains . Great to hear them waffling overhead nights . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 18,536 Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 Heard my first one this morning above Widdicome Dartmoor. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,165 Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Just sat having a cuppa this morning still got cuckoos around can here one calling it’s been the most prolific year for some time for the old cuckoo well nice 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,326 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Greyman said: Just sat having a cuppa this morning still got cuckoos around can here one calling it’s been the most prolific year for some time for the old cuckoo well nice Went out for early walk Sunday on the outskirts of the moor still up there calling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,804 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 heard them next to the Wye,last 2 weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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