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Cuckoo Chick's Shocking Nest Takeover!
25 May
Summary
- Newly hatched cuckoo chick expels other eggs from its nest.
- Filmmaker captures 30-year quest for cuckoo egg footage.
- Springwatch broadcasts from County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
Springwatch is set to captivate audiences with the extraordinary story of a newborn cuckoo chick that immediately evicts other eggs from its nest. This astonishing act of survival, observed by a dedicated wildlife filmmaker, is a key feature of the new series.
Robert Fuller, a filmmaker from Yorkshire, has finally captured on camera a cuckoo egg within a reed warbler's nest after a 30-year pursuit. Presenter Michaela Strachan expressed awe at the chick's instinctual behavior to expel rivals so soon after hatching.
The series is broadcasting live from The National Trust's Crom Estate in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. This diverse location offers ancient woodlands and wetlands, ideal for observing a wide array of species and their behaviors.
Michaela Strachan, celebrating her 60th birthday, reflects on the show's longevity and treats each series as potentially the last, inspired by Autumnwatch's cancellation. The team anticipates a wealth of stories, from predation to fledgling success, ensuring engaging content throughout the broadcast.
