Updates from our Cuckoos
Read the latest updates from our Cuckoos on their epic migration between the UK and tropical Africa, or track their movements in real-time on our Cuckoo migration map.
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Five across the desert
Senan crosses into Niger
Senan in the Niger
Signals clarify Senan's African location
Senan heading for Africa?
Senan in Spain
Senan crosses into France
During the late afternoon of 30 June we received transmissions showing that Senan had left the UK and completed his crossing of the English Channel. Locations revealed that he was in northern France, just south of Wierre-Effroy and around 10km (6 miles) inland from the west coast, 190km (116 miles) from Norfolk. Further locations yesterday show that he is now 790km (490 miles) further south, near Marmande, to the south-east of Bordeaux.
Meet the 2019 Cuckoos
We’re delighted to introduce some new faces to the project! Catching the birds has been challenging this year with seemingly less competition for females and so less interest in the female lure used, but thanks to the persistence of our super tagging team, we do have four new male Cuckoos to introduce to you.
Three of these newly-tagged birds are already on the way, crossing the Channel and moving into France within the last few days. Take a look at the individual blogs to find out more.
Senan yet to leave
One of two birds tagged on the BTO reserve in early June, Senan has yet to move far from his breeding site.
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