Jim

Jim

Named in memory of former BTO Director and ornithological giant, Jim Flegg OBE.

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Status : Active
Tagged : Wed, May 14, 2025 - 06:50
Age when found : Adult
Tagging Location : Wisborough Green, West Sussex
Satellite Tag No. : 286065
Wing Length (mm) : 221
Sex : Male

Jim's journey from 14th May 2025 to 19th June 2025

Updates on Jim 's movements

Jim swings southwards

20 Jun 2025

Cuckoo Jim has certainly motored on since we last checked in with him on 17 June. He has flown approximately 670 km (416 miles) south in just three days and is following the path of Sussex Cuckoo Wingston. Currently just on the outskirts of the city of Montpellier, close to the Mediterranean, will his next move see him heading east through Italy or attempt a sea crossing to North Africa, perhaps via Sardinia?    

Jim joins the race

17 Jun 2025

Newly tagged Cuckoo Jim has joined the southbound pack and has just arrived in central France, having covered 340 km (210 miles) since leaving West Sussex at the weekend. 

As of this morning he is by the River Loire, near the town of Cloyes-sur-le-Loir, approximately 45 km (28 miles) west of the city of Orléans.

 

Welcome to Jim

12 Jun 2025

Jim was named in honour of former BTO Director and ornithological giant, Jim Flegg OBE. He was tagged at Wisborough Green, West Sussex on May 14