An anecdotal migratory cuckoo observation
I have noticed another wave of Channel-billed cuckoos and Koels calling in my neighbourhood in Belmont again over the last three weeks. At first I thought it was just a one-off, but I've noticed it and now I cannot help noticing !I suspect both species are starting to drift north again. Interestingly, there has been a second wave of just-fledged young Magpies around, so perhaps the cuckoos double dip on their way back north and capitalise on the Magpies and Ravens breeding again? I cannot see why they would risk drawing attention to themselves with their loud, raucous calls otherwise.
Food for thought.
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