Cuckoo Time

The cuckoos of spring have arrived and are making their presence known. There are Channel-billed Cuckoos in Sydney and Common Koels calling down the NSW South Coast. At Barren Grounds a number of Fan-tailed Cuckoos were holding court with their distinctive and musical descending trills. And Cuckoos active in the far north-west, in Broome, Western Australia.

Fan-tailed Cuckoo at Barren Grounds on 18 October

Fan-tailed Cuckoo at Barren Grounds on 18 October

Common Koel waiting for Red Wattlebird foster parent - South Coast NSW

Common Koel waiting for Red Wattlebird foster parent - South Coast NSW

Young Black-eared Cuckoo photographed in Broome, Western Australia

Young Black-eared Cuckoo photographed in Broome, Western Australia

Brush Cuckoo,Broome WA

Brush Cuckoo,Broome WA