Satellite picks up cuckoos in Africa

FIVE cuckoo being tracked by satellite to map their migration pattern from East Anglia have all reached Africa.

The British Trust for Ornithology said four birds, Clement, Kasper, Martin and Chris, have crossed the Sahara. Fifth bird Lyster has landed in Morocco for a breather.

Five cuckoos being tracked by satellite as they migrate south for the winter have all reached Africa, the British Trust for Ornithology said.

The BTO has tagged the cuckoos with tiny 5g tags and is following their progress as they head from breeding grounds in East Anglia to over-wintering areas in Africa.