Geoff.C 0 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Heard a cuckoo this morning, my first of the year. No doubt some have been heard earlier, but May 2nd is not bad round here. Also, had a couple of Swallows flying round at low level last night, as I walked my permission. Signs of summer coming hopefully?? Sorry, no pics. Camera left in car last night, and couldn't see the cuckoo!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cragman 2,643 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) I haven't heard a Cuckoo this year yet Geoff, but I'm on a place tomorrow that could have one. There's been one for the last few years there but last year it was only around for two weeks then it disappeared. Some folk have said they've been hearing them since february, but that's impossible. They must have been hearing a dove. Found a Dippers today. Edited May 2, 2008 by cragman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 not heard one yet here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 heard my first the end of january and the fecking thing hasnt shut up since ............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keeper 51 78 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 snap heard my first one today while working at llandarcy near swansea :thumbs-up: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blp1774 7 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 snap heard my first one today while working at llandarcy near swansea :thumbs-up: see my first one wednesday.it was near kings lynn norfolk. a place called shouldham warren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cragman 2,643 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 heard my first the end of january and the fecking thing hasnt shut up since ............. Impossible Socks and it would be on national television if that was the case. They're migrants and therefore insect feeders and also love the hairy caterpillars, which just happen to be about at this time of year (spring), not january or february. Cuckoos only come here to breed and that's all, not to hang around for months. Everything they do coincides with food availability and other birds breeding. I'd say they're here for about six or seven weeks then they become less active and return from whence they came, not even seeing their own young hatch and leave the nest. And there begins another mystery...how does the young Cuckoo find it's way to South Africa during migration, on its own? Nature is a wonderful thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
byron 1,093 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 heard my first the end of january and the fecking thing hasnt shut up since ............. Impossible Socks and it would be on national television if that was the case. They're migrants and therefore insect feeders and also love the hairy caterpillars, which just happen to be about at this time of year (spring), not january or february. Cuckoos only come here to breed and that's all, not to hang around for months. Everything they do coincides with food availability and other birds breeding. I'd say they're here for about six or seven weeks then they become less active and return from whence they came, not even seeing their own young hatch and leave the nest. And there begins another mystery...how does the young Cuckoo find it's way to South Africa during migration, on its own? Nature is a wonderful thing. : Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 heard my first the end of january and the fecking thing hasnt shut up since ............. Impossible Socks and it would be on national television if that was the case. They're migrants and therefore insect feeders and also love the hairy caterpillars, which just happen to be about at this time of year (spring), not january or february. Cuckoos only come here to breed and that's all, not to hang around for months. Everything they do coincides with food availability and other birds breeding. I'd say they're here for about six or seven weeks then they become less active and return from whence they came, not even seeing their own young hatch and leave the nest. And there begins another mystery...how does the young Cuckoo find it's way to South Africa during migration, on its own? Nature is a wonderful thing. I was thinking that myself?? I was wondering if it was the neighbours clock? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
byron 1,093 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 heard my first the end of january and the fecking thing hasnt shut up since ............. Impossible Socks and it would be on national television if that was the case. They're migrants and therefore insect feeders and also love the hairy caterpillars, which just happen to be about at this time of year (spring), not january or february. Cuckoos only come here to breed and that's all, not to hang around for months. Everything they do coincides with food availability and other birds breeding. I'd say they're here for about six or seven weeks then they become less active and return from whence they came, not even seeing their own young hatch and leave the nest. And there begins another mystery...how does the young Cuckoo find it's way to South Africa during migration, on its own? Nature is a wonderful thing. : heard one near me doing the strange[male] kookarburra type call. dont know if there was a female about or another male. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Missie 1 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I haven't heard one yet but my dad may have done on the farm. Its definately starting to feel more summery but we all know how quicky that can change! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cragman 2,643 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) heard my first the end of january and the fecking thing hasnt shut up since ............. Impossible Socks and it would be on national television if that was the case. They're migrants and therefore insect feeders and also love the hairy caterpillars, which just happen to be about at this time of year (spring), not january or february. Cuckoos only come here to breed and that's all, not to hang around for months. Everything they do coincides with food availability and other birds breeding. I'd say they're here for about six or seven weeks then they become less active and return from whence they came, not even seeing their own young hatch and leave the nest. And there begins another mystery...how does the young Cuckoo find it's way to South Africa during migration, on its own? Nature is a wonderful thing. : heard one near me doing the strange[male] kookarburra type call. dont know if there was a female about or another male. Sounds like a male "gowking" Byron. I've had them right in when I've "called" to them. Could be two males having a go at each other. It's used as a threatening call at intruders. Watching a Stonechat building today. Edited May 2, 2008 by cragman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WILF Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Out yes'day morning at 5:30am Locked out overnight? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SINDASOX 255 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Heard first one this year tuesday evening. SINDASOX Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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