Make and female Cuckoo present at Astley Moss yesterday afternoon John.

Astley moss, two maybe three Cuckoo's in the area at the moment.

I know that this thread is 8 years old but I don't see any harm in resurrecting it. One of the most reliable sites that I know for Cuckoo, admittedly not in GM, is the half mile to the north of White Coppice along The Goyt on the eastern slopes as far as Wheelton Plantation. I have heard Cuckoos regularly every May from here but today I heard one and had great views as well. I have never seen or heard a Cuckoo in April before.

Any other reliable sites?

Thanks for all your tips on finding Cuckoo. I managed to see one this afternoon, although out of county. A calling male showing very well at Frodsham Marsh.

Thanks again,
Graham

Higher Hall Flash at Bickershaw. There's one there at the south side of the flash. I heard it calling all 3 nights I was fishing there last weekend. Also heard it on a previous visit.

Good sightings at Wigan flashes, near the moss bridge but over on the open area along the paths. Had 2 flying round in full view.

-- Edited by MARK at 21:11, 2007-05-10

2 CUCKOOS 4.00PM AMBERSWOOD HINDLEY/PLATT BRIDGE VERY LOUD BIRDS BUT HARD TO SPOT.

one heard briefly this morning crankwood area
cheers geoff

Cuckoo singing in Botany Bay Wood on Sunday

Thanks John, Dave and Geoff for the info. I did spend a few hours after work this evening checking out the area around Rindle Road and Moss Lane but no joy with cuckoo. Guess the blustery weather didn't help.

Other birds around included...

1 Stonechat (male)
9 Tree Sparrow
5 Yellowhammer
1 Curlew
4 RL Partridge
1 Buzzard
2 Sand Martin (with mixed group of hirundines)

plus whitethroat, blackcap, chiiff,willow warbler and 40+ Swift

Cheers,
Graham

grayham,2 cuckoo at astley moss take your camera and snap away,mine are out of focus but good record
shots(hand held )must try harder

cheers geoff

As John Tymon mentions in his post , Astley and Chat moss are the best places to visit. There are at least 3 Cuckoo`s present at the moment . Try walking down Moss lane or Rindle road checking the telephone poles and wires as this is where they perch when calling.

-- Edited by Dave Thacker at 17:13, 2007-05-07

chat moss/astley moss

Hello all, I'm doing a bit of UK year list and struggling to connect with Cuckoo (apart from turtle dove it is the only common migrant I haven't seen so far). Has anyone got any tips on where cuckoo is almost guaranteed in GM at the moment? Ta very much, Graham