SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS

[Butterfly]

[Jacksparrow]

I think my local Swifts have their youngsters on the wing now. They're very noticeably flying around in what looks like family groups while doing a lot of "screaming".
On a sad note a couple more weeks and they head back to sub-saharan Africa until next year.

[Butterfly]

I don't see them really, only occasionally, but I do hear them screaming while flying around, which is a lovely sound

[Jacksparrow]

Pretty much on cue my Swifts have quit the skies in my area . For them British summer is over and Africa is calling.

[Placido]

It's a thing you never get used to

[peregrine]

As usual at this time, conspicuous with their absence.

[Willpar]

Only the one, but have seen my first swallow flying over the village in a northerly direction.

[Jacksparrow]

Well spotted Willpar. It has arrived just in time for the cold weather

[Willpar]

Was thinking that myself JS.

[Butterfly]

Well spotted Willpar. It has arrived just in time for the cold weather