Why are cuckoos important?

Why are cuckoos important?

Common Cuckoos are an intercontinental migrant that join a throng of other European birds making their biannual journey to and from Africa. Hearing the first spring cuckoo call is always emotional. It signals renewed optimism for the oncoming warmth of summer, the release of winter’s grip and a new season of plenty. It’s no surprise that hearing songbirds is good for our health. It harks back to our ancestral dependence on what they do for us.

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Published on May 20, 2023 16:48
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