It is getting to the time of year when young Cuckoos start to fledge from their poor worn out foster parents get a chance for a break from feeding the mega-baby in their little nest.
A male Cuckoo having a breather... (Russ Sherriff)
Reed Warbler (Mark Vale)
So next time you see a Reed Warbler flitting around with a bill full of food, stop and wonder if the poor little bird is busy feeding up someone elses baby!
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Howard Vaughan, Information Officer