SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS

[nuthatch]

I know .... Willpar saw one on 8th April

[Placido]

2 HMs today . Considering the amount of cloud they were quite high up, wheeling around catching lunch. A joy to see.

[Jacksparrow]

Yesterday I noticed the Swifts were getting very vocal. At this time of the year this usually indicates that the young `uns have fledged and are chasing Mum and Dad through the sky trying to get fed. They were at it again today and going by the numbers in sight I would say they've had a good breeding season which is very welcome news.

[Jacksparrow]

My Swifts arrived early this year and I think they have departed early too. I haven't clapped eyes on one since the beginning of the week.

[Placido]

Didn't see any at all this year, only a brief sighting of HMs.

[peregrine]

Looks like the Swifts have gone from here. Haven't seen any recently.

[peregrine]

Yip, the Swifts have definitely gone.

[Jacksparrow]

Yip, the Swifts have definitely gone.

I concur. I haven't seen one for three weeks.

[Willpar]

Seen quite a few yesterday. Seem to be gathering, ready for the big flight.

[Willpar]

Not seen any swallows since last Sunday. Skies sure look empty without them.