A unique custom to herald the arrival of the cuckoo.

Well the cuckoo may have arrived in St Davids but he has not yet made an appearance in neighbouring hamlet of Wallis in Ambleston.

Our local farmer Dai Thomas alerts those of us not lucky enough to hear the wee warbler ourselves by the upkeep of a custom, quite unique. As soon as he hears the cuckoo call he shaves his head i.e. his winter coat and this is our sign that the lovely bird has arrived in our area.

Dai is well known locally as his beasts - cows, pigs and sheep all roam on the common moorland of Wallis and Ambleston thus keeping it clear of the dreaded bracken. Good for locals and visitors alike who enjoy walking the area and around Wallis Pond in view of the magnificent backdrop of the Preseli Hills. Fabulous!
Lorraine.

Wallis Pond