marshman Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I am delighted to say that the remaining tagged cuckoos have begun their journeys. I don't want to wish time away but there is always an intense pleasure at hearing your first cuckoo of the year. They have only just started moving so don't reply that you have already heard one - I guess young Mr Waller will be a good guess to hear one of the early ones, living as he does next to Carlton Marshes! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 My tradition was to hear my first cuckoo of the year. while drifting along during the evening of the 3 Rivers Race the beginning of June.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Strangely enough I thought I head one yesterday! Naa, unlikely, late April, early May more like! By the way, MM, I live opposite Carlton Marshes, lucky me. From my bedroom I look down on the reserve, excellent vantage point, when there is no mist like what there is right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, JennyMorgan said: By the way, MM, I live opposite Carlton Marshes, lucky me. From my bedroom I look down on the reserve, excellent vantage point, when there is no mist like what there is right now! So when the mist clears, anyone with a long lens in the marshes can see straight into your bedroom! I wonder what wildlife they would see? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 3 hours ago, floydraser said: So when the mist clears, anyone with a long lens in the marshes can see straight into your bedroom! I wonder what wildlife they would see? We're no fools, we have curtains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jayfire Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: We're no fools, we have curtains! And everyone planning on a future visit to Carlton Marshes breaths a huge sigh of relief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I still remember the first time I ever heard a cuckoo. We were moored at North Cove on the Waveney. One of my favourite moorings ever. So peaceful and just one other boat. You can’t recreate those moments. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jayfire Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, SwanR said: I still remember the first time I ever heard a cuckoo. We were moored at North Cove on the Waveney. One of my favourite moorings ever. So peaceful and just one other boat. You can’t recreate those moments. And only a short stroll to the Three Horsehoes and/or the Swan Inn too Jean I love it there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 15 hours ago, Jayfire said: And everyone planning on a future visit to Carlton Marshes breaths a huge sigh of relief Nothing worse than going bird watching and seeing the lesser spotted bearded lady! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I remember the first time I became aware of the call of lapwings. We were moored at West Somerton and there was a huge flock of them close by in a field. It was around this time, early 80s, that we started to take an interest in all the Broadland birds, previously only having knowledge of garden birds. I think it was also around this time that I noticed the Cetti’s warbler call more on the southern rivers and that call now seems everywhere whilst the willow warbler seems very scarce. Times change but as long as there is birdsong across the rivers and marshes, the memories will be made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Ps - I do know the photo is not a lapwing before anybody mentions it! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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