Great Spotted Cuckoo

[Richard Unsworth]

I was out walking in the Montado today and was happy to find this Cuckoo!
I heard its weird calls and initially thought it was a raptor; I was able to get a few reasonable frames, but after researching
doesnt seem to be well represented, and from what I can tell probably a first on here.
f6.3 1/1000 hh ISO 640 MF on the 100-400, 7D

Later It became apparent this is a visiting pair, lets hope the killer frame is waiting tomorrow!
Very soft, large crop

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Hey Richard, hope you can get the killer frame tomorrow. Hopefully you know where to go and will be prepared. Your self-assessment is spot on.

[jack williamson]

The large crop has hurt but I would take it for a record shot. I do not think I have seen this bird before.

[Peter Dexter]

Richard always interesting to see a new species. Thanks for posting this one.

[Joe Senzatimore]

A rare find. Glad you didn't pass it up. Hope you get your "killer" frame. Look forward to seeing it.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Always exciting to spot a "rarity". Neat the way it is perched along the branch. I agree with your assessment of the image, plus it looks like it needs CCW rotation...

[Richard Unsworth]

Thanks all, interesting re rotation Daniel.
Didnt happen today, unseasonally cold and very windy!