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Cuckoo's Epic Migration: 1000km Sprint to Knepp
14 Jun
Summary
- Sayaan the cuckoo completed a 1000 km journey to Knepp.
- He crossed multiple African countries and the Sahara desert.
- GPS trackers help monitor cuckoo migrations for conservation efforts.
The 'Tweet of the Day' series shares captivating bird stories, with conservationist Isabella Tree recounting the remarkable journey of Sayaan, a cuckoo. For the third year, Sayaan returned to the Knepp rewilding project this April. His migration is part of the British Trust for Ornithology's Cuckoo Tracking Project, which employs GPS trackers to understand cuckoo movements and support conservation.
Sayaan's extensive journey commenced in January from his overwintering grounds in the Congo. He navigated across Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire, feeding on insects. Subsequently, he ventured across the Sahara desert, passing through Algeria, before reaching Ibiza and the Pyrenees. His final 1000 km leg brought him back to Knepp, a feat Isabella Tree considers a sound of triumph.
