First Cuckoo in Caithness?

[Stargazer]

I heard my first Cuckoo this year in the forest to the west of Loch Calder this morning. Has anybody else heard one earlier in Caithness?

[the_count]

heard one up at st johns loch at the weekend but only called once so not really a positive id. i was sure it was too early but down south i know you used to hear them as early as april. :D

[AngieMac]

I know it's not Caithness but Cuckoos back in Borgie, Sutherland on Sunday. Swallows made it home on Saturday. Always a welcome sight.

[Kevin Milkins]

heard one up at st johns loch at the weekend but only called once so not really a positive id. i was sure it was too early but down south i know you used to hear them as early as april. :D

It is April,lol.

I think down South they say April 14th is the optimun date, but have not heared one yet:(

They sure fills me with the joy of spring and saw some swallows at the weekend.

[Kenn]

Not heard one down here either but at least one has been reported on Orkney.
Must have done a silent fly past!

[Anji]

We heard one at Greenland last night. I hope it comes and sits on our fence again like it did last year.
Assuming it's the same one of course.

[sprint95m]

Swallows made it home on Saturday. Always a welcome sight.
In Wick's town centre, I also saw swallows last Saturday.
This morning, again near the town centre, I saw two swifts. This evening one was flying over the Bignold Park.

[mostlyharmless]

Yes I've heard one[cuckoo] a couple of times this week Weds and Thursday morning for long periods on and off... in Scarfskerry!Swallows arrived back today too 30th.