Didn't know where to put this news. Hope I got it right. Today 21 March I heard at least one cuckoo in my nearby woods. The calls were coming quick and fast, maybe more than one, maybe just a single enthusiastic youngster. I'm in rural France just a little west of Geneva in Switzerland. This is the earliest cuckoo I've heard in 20 years. Hope all goes well for the errant mum.
Papillon
Quote from my Gran from when we were irritating youngsters: "If you can't help, don't hinder". Good advice indeed.
The cuckoo in my area is calling, even at 2.45.a.m. today! Heard it when I had to let the dog out & it was STILL calling at 4.15.a.m. Is this a very lonely cuckoo?