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Re: SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS
Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 7:24 am
by nuthatch

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

Re: SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:41 pm
by Placido
2 HMs today

. Considering the amount of cloud they were quite high up, wheeling around catching lunch. A joy to see.
Re: SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:41 pm
by 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.

Re: SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2016 7:54 pm
by 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.

Re: SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:38 am
by Placido
Didn't see any at all this year, only a brief sighting of HMs.
Re: SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 1:33 pm
by peregrine
Looks like the Swifts have gone from here. Haven't seen any recently.
Re: SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:36 am
by peregrine
Yip, the Swifts have definitely gone.
Re: SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:03 pm
by Jacksparrow
peregrine wrote:Yip, the Swifts have definitely gone.
I concur. I haven't seen one for three weeks.

Re: SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:50 pm
by Willpar
Seen quite a few yesterday. Seem to be gathering, ready for the big flight.
Re: SWIFTS, SWALLOWS AND HOUSE MARTINS
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:19 pm
by Willpar
Not seen any swallows since last Sunday. Skies sure look empty without them.