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Juvenile Cuckoo, Two days after fledging.
alan_rymer

Juvenile Cuckoo, Two days after fledging. (Cuculus canorus)

Juvenile Cuckoo, probably two days after fledging. First seen yesterday ( seemed much smaller ) seen this morning in same Willow bush as yesterday, then seen to fly to the top of a medium sized Oak. Constantly being fed by adoptive parent Reed Warblers.
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Habitat
Scrub and trees surrounding reedbeds in this area.
Location
Lavells lake, Dinton Pasture, Berkshire, England.
Date taken
8th July 2015
Scientific name
Cuculus canorus
Equipment used
Sonly alpha @65, Sony 70-400 SSM II lens.
delia todd
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What a great find for you Alan. The very first youngster I saw was being fed by Meadow Pipits.

A super picture you've taken of him - well done lad.
 

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