Friday, 22 March 2019

Great Spotted Cuckoo (Ventnor)

One was seen and reported late yesterday evening at Wheelers Bay (John Sturt). It was seen again early this morning by many (Pete and Andy etc) - I couldn't resist a local twitch...Only the Island's 2nd record. 'Showed well' to put it mildly. Often seen in the bramble devouring the local caterpillar population (esp. Brown-tail). [Stayed a few weeks till April 18th at least]. 









Just before abandoning our post - a couple of black reds were at SCP lighthouse
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