Comments on: Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Rain Crow)

By: Steve Creek

Steve Creek — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:59:54 +0000

Mindy, You are so lucky to have a nest. This is one of the most difficult birds for me to photograph.

By: Mindy

Mindy — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:36:11 +0000

Just discovered a yellow-billed cuckoo nest in my live oak tree. I have heard “rain crows” all my life and most people think you are nuts when you say that you heard a rain crow. Never knew they were cuckoos then and certainly never saw one until today! I was watering out under the tree and I heard the call and looked up to see him/her just hanging out making the call, then I discovered why it was hanging around. So excited to see the nest and the cuckoo sitting on it!

By: Steve Creek

Steve Creek — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:42:37 +0000

Alice, I sent it to you via email.

By: Alice Permenter

Alice Permenter — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:10:28 +0000

These are wonderful photos. Would you give permission for me to use the top photo in an article I have written on the need for native plants that support insects in our landscape? I mention the yellow billed cuckoo in the article. I am a Master Gardener and volunteer to write a monthly gardening column in a free publication.

By: LeeAnn

LeeAnn — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:17:18 +0000

I have been watching birds for a few years and never saw this bird in my backyard until yesterday. I was so elated. These pics are great. Thank you.