Shining Cuckoos 2021-22

[Paul Sagar]

Hi Ian,
They are still giving the full song here in Pleasant Valley, just outside Geraldine.

Cheers,
Paul

[Neil Fitzgerald]

Watched one being fed by grey warblers yesterday. At home, south of Pirongia.

[philbattley]

I head one 2 days ago in Palmerston North but had not heard any in the previous weeks around the same area. They certainly have gone quiet.

[David Riddell]

I was at Te Miro today (Waikato, between Cambridge and Matamata), happened to look up and there was a shining cuckoo in the tree above me. It never made a peep, though there was a grey warbler calling nearby. Haven't heard one in weeks.

[Sue.Henley.]

Saw two Shining Cuckoo at Grovetown Lagoons near Blenheim in January on separate days both perched on dead willow trees. Did manage to get a reasonable photo of each bird with Tele lens.

[Neil Fitzgerald]

Just saw one in kowhai tree in the garden. First one seen or heard since late Jan when my son picked up a stunned one under a window (released shortly after).

[Neil Fitzgerald]

No calls but it is hanging around lots today. Has flown into the same window twice. Gently, fortunately.

[Neil Fitzgerald]

This bird is still showing really well in the garden as searches for kowhai caterpillars. Sitting 2m from me right now.