Early morning Cuckoo in flight.

One male Cuckoo in flight challenges another perched male for the territory but quickly applies the brakes and turns away as the perched male shows what he is made of.

Having won the day and seen off the competition the perched male casually flies against a strong wind towards the bright sunrise and drops down into the rough grass fields looking for breakfast

His prize for winning the territory is a bountiful supply of Juicy caterpillars !