Anybody heard a cuckoo yet?

[NickM]

I have

But it was in Belgium - does that mean spring hasn't got going here yet?

 

[mr Mag00]

yh cpl of weeks ago

 

[Maz]

No, but Liz Taylor's seen a cockatoo.

 

[dan_bo]

jesus! is that rob smith?

 

[vernon]

I have

But it was in Belgium - does that mean spring hasn't got going here yet?

I heard my first one last Saturday in North Yorkshire.

 

[Dayvo]

There's a fair few on here!

Spring here is at least four weeks behind the UK, and no cuckoos to hear; although I have seen three adders at the golf course where I work!

 

[rich p]

About a month ago in Sussex.

 

[gbb]

Couple of weeks ago in Peterborough. Cant say whether it's arrival was early or normal.

 

[numbnuts]

not in my neck of the woods, but I did see an owl last night on my ride

 

[asterix]

I have

But it was in Belgium - does that mean spring hasn't got going here yet?

Yes, but it was in France

As you can see my early hearing evoked considerable interest from the forum's ornithologists.

 

[3-IN-One]

No not yet,Hopefully hear one this weekend.

 

[karen.488walker]

Yes In Switzerland.

 

[Dayvo]

Yes In Switzerland.

It doesn't count if it was in a clock?

 

[Spizz 23]

I have

But it was in Belgium - does that mean spring hasn't got going here yet?

Heard one in wales 2 weeks ago, but none in Leicestershire yet, they seem to be scarce for this time of year