Cuckoo

Cuckoo

Cuculus Canorus

Year First Seen2022Locations SeenBodmin Moor, Botallack, Cadover Bridge, Emsworthy Mire, Venford Reservoir, Kynance Cove

Often heard but not seen, this bird of mythical status is a staple of Spring. Some years, we've had to seek them out. Other times (like 2025), we just bumped into them everywhere.

Images

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  First ever sighting
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  Often seen perching
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  In a tree
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  One of my favourite shots
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  On a very hot day in Cornwall
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  Lucky flight shot