Jaques d'Alltrades8/3/04 1:08

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from Sacha contains these words:

When did you last hear a cuckoo?

Last spring and summer.

Then you're very lucky. They are increasingly rare, as are skylarks. We're
in the depths of the countryside and never hear either. Thrushes are rare
with us, although there's plenty of food and cover.
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Sacha
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