Cuckoos

Further to Fleur's report on Eurasian cuckoos. We saw one on the bird walk yesterday (Sat 21st) at Jumba Ruins. Very exciting for the Msa bird walk as we have never before had one on our list. Pity was that it was only seen by myself and John Abundo when we were returning to the rest of the group after fixing a fellow birder's car (John being our birding mechanic). Fortunately the others did get a brief glimpse as were left when it flew across our path, perched briefly before disappearing into the trees. Not many birds around at Jumba, one Olivaceous Warbler, three Grey Plovers and a beautiful Brown Breasted Barbet. Silvery Cheeked Hornbills flying overhead. Plenty of Olive Sunbirds and a few other local common birds. Such a beautiful place!

Eurasian Golden Orioles on Tudor Creek now down to one or two but 2 weeks ago they were in dozens. Starlings Violet Backed and Black Bellied have also been around in flocks and my Wood Owl still serenades (if one can call it that) every evening. He even lets me talk to him over the verandah without flying off. The neighbours think I am mad . . . . Happy birding Marlene Reid (Mombasa).