We heard from Martin today but this, and the previous three transmissions, have been very weak and so it is hard to say accurately where he is. Hopefully we will get a stronger signal from him soon.
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Weak signals from Martin
11 Jan 2012
Chris moves north
09 Jan 2012
Chris has moved north-west from his previous location in Democratic Republic of Congo, around 85km (54miles), and rejoined the other four Cuckoos in Congo. His last transmission was on 7 January. This could be a local movement as he seeks suitable habitat, or perhaps the beginning of his migration? The next few signals received will give us a better idea so stay tuned.
A weak signal from Lyster
09 Jan 2012
A weak transmission from Lyster was received on 5 Jan which showed no movement. It has been very cloudy in the area that some of the cuckoos are in, with typically over 80% cloud cover on most days so this could explain the weak signal.
Kasper still in Congo
09 Jan 2012
Kasper last transmitted on 6 Jan at 01.53 but the signal indicated there had been no movement.
Clement remains in Congo
11 Jan 2012
Clement's last transmssions were on the 10 Jan at 13.54 and 8 Jan at 03.56 but indicated there was no movement from his previous location.
Still in southern savannah
04 Jan 2012
Kasper is still in the southern savannah, north of Brazzaville. The last good transmission we had from him was on 27 December at 08.34, so we should hear from him again very soon.
Martin stays put
04 Jan 2012
Martin too is still on the Teke Plateau, transmitting from just west of the village of Oko on 1 January at 18.28.
Still with Clement and Martin
04 Jan 2012
We last heard from Lyster on 29 December, a transmission that showed he was still on the Teke Plateau.
Hot and sticky
04 Jan 2012
A transmission from Clement on 3 January at 07.53 showed that he is still on the Teke Plateau and still close to Lyster and Martin. Yesterday, the weather there was sticky and wet, with 80% cloud cover, 78% humidity and 11.2mm of rainfall.
Chris still in DRC
04 Jan 2012
Chris is still in the marshes just west of the border with Congo. We heard from him at 08.51 on 31 December. Of all five cuckoos, he is in the most unpopulated area.
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