Nature Horsefield's Bronze Cuckoo

Horsefield's Bronze Cuckoo · **11 Likes**

Horsefield's Bronze Cuckoo by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**Kerrowdown** · 07-06-2020, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by RobG

although I wish I could travel overseas with it!

Wot no lens Passport?

RobG · 07-06-2020, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Wot no lens Passport?

I have the luggage allowance when I've travelled premium economy or business, but can't justify the weight for the likelihood of use. If I ever do a trip specifically for wildlife photograph, I'll certainly try to figure out a way of taking it.

**Des** · 07-06-2020, 08:32 PM

Fabulous shot Rob.

Originally posted by PJ1

The grub may add interest for us but not for the unfortunate grub!

The ones I feel sorry for are the poor foster parents (probably fairy-wrens or thornbills) who raised this intruder!

RobG · 07-06-2020, 11:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

Fabulous shot Rob.

Thanks!

Quote:

The ones I feel sorry for are the poor foster parents (probably fairy-wrens or thornbills) who raised this intruder!

True, especially because the eggs of the host birds would have been destroyed by the Cuckoo. It seems to be an effective method however - there's quite a lot of Cuckoo species. I heard Fan-tailed Cuckoos calling near where I took this photo.

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07-06-2020, 04:57 AM	#16
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by RobG although I wish I could travel overseas with it! Wot no lens Passport?

07-06-2020, 05:58 PM	#17
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Wot no lens Passport? I have the luggage allowance when I've travelled premium economy or business, but can't justify the weight for the likelihood of use. If I ever do a trip specifically for wildlife photograph, I'll certainly try to figure out a way of taking it.

07-06-2020, 08:32 PM	#18
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Fabulous shot Rob. Originally posted by PJ1 The grub may add interest for us but not for the unfortunate grub! The ones I feel sorry for are the poor foster parents (probably fairy-wrens or thornbills) who raised this intruder!

07-06-2020, 11:55 PM - 1 Like	#19
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Des Fabulous shot Rob. Thanks! Quote: The ones I feel sorry for are the poor foster parents (probably fairy-wrens or thornbills) who raised this intruder! True, especially because the eggs of the host birds would have been destroyed by the Cuckoo. It seems to be an effective method however - there's quite a lot of Cuckoo species. I heard Fan-tailed Cuckoos calling near where I took this photo.