Burchells Coucal often called the ”rainbird”
Has a musical bubbling call
Normally found in gardens foraging along the ground in shrubbery or in ground covers
It’s a resident species and normally found in pairs
Has a wide range of food items from snails, reptiles, small mammals , small birds and eggs
Often found raiding bird nests in the thickets
Often seen sunning itself in the open on bushes as the sun rises
A final reminder about the open garden on Saturday and Sunday (12 &13 February). Places are selling fast, so to avoid disappointment, I do urge you to book online at Webtickets (https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1509982484) or at Pick ‘n Pay financial services counter. If you do decide to buy tickets at the gate.
There will be food and drink available, so no picnics please, and no dogs, no matter how well behaved. We will also be raffling...