Details of exhibit
- Exhibition:
- 1909 Fifty-fourth Annual Exhibition of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain
- Exhibit title:
- The Cuckoo
- Exhibitor:
- A. Taylor
- Section:
- Scientific and Technical Photography and its Application to Processes of Reproduction
- Exhibit No.:
- 470
- Description:
- Nos. 447-497, inclusive, form a collective exhibit by Members of the Zoological Photographic Club.
A parasite and mystery amongst birds, showing various stages, from the egg to age for migration.
The Cuckoo lays its egg on the ground, then carries it and puts it in the nest of some small birds–in this case the Meadow Pipit. After being hatched about a day the young Cuckoo puts out the other contents of the nest, as seen in the illustrations. Sometimes the movements of the young bird are very rapid, and an egg is flicked out some 6 in, by the wing.
The growth of the young cuckoo is remarkable. By hawk-like methods it defends itself against enemies, getting almost on its back and biting at its opponent. Keeping the beak well open, a large red mouth is displayed.
The foster parents give slavish devotion to the young Cuckoo, feeding from morning to night as quickly as ever they can produce food. - Exhibit type:
- Photographic equipment and supplies
- Process:
- [Not Listed] ()
- Award:
- none
