Cuach Torc News Today

A tracked Irish cuckoo is confirmed to be on Irish soil following a year-long study on migration and habitat pressures.

While the cuckoo has been well-studied during the breeding season, very little is known about the routes they take once they head off on migration

Earlier this summer, a male Blackbird landed on the lawn in our back garden followed closely by three well-grown offspring chasing him and begging for food. The father stood in front of his hungry children and pecked at the ground repeatedly. His pecks were barely touching the ground, so it was tempting to think the teacher was demonstrating to the youngsters: “Look, this is how you get your own food!”

Ten additional Common Cuckoos have been tagged for science this summer.