The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Smallholding => Wildlife => Topic started by: Possum on April 18, 2024, 09:29:29 am
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Looked out of the bedroom window this morning and saw a solitary swallow swooping over the rooftops :yippee:
Such a marvellous sight after all the dreadful weather we have been having.
We had our first nest last year so I must make sure that the garage doors are left open to encourage them to nest again.
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It's a wonderful sight isn't it :love: We saw our first swallow yesterday here in the South of Scotland, but it could have been ours, the neighbouring farm's or just one passing through and heading north. One swallow might not make Summer, but it certainly makes Spring!
Oh and @Dan we don't have a swallow icon :hughen:
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I think ours has gone north because we didn't see it yesterday or today. Although we did see one over the County Cricket ground on Friday. :)
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One was in the barn 2 nights ago. Hope it's partner turns up safe
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I've hung on during my hibernation waiting and looking out of the window, they were early here last year, now we are entering the " looking to the sky " mode. :fc: :fc: :fc:
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They have arrived ! A pair of swallows this morning. Their sight and sound better than any medication, I am so pleased.
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Saw my 1st one in flight on 22 Apr near Tintagel. And then, while driving home, something smaller flashed by which I would guess was a Martin.
(While double-checking House Martin arrivals Wikipedia advised that members of the "Swallow family" have even been seen in Antarctica !!!)
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Our pair have been back a couple of days. Hopefully better luck than last year when the magpie had their chicks.
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Saw a whole bunch of swallows at our Secure Dog Park on Saturday. Hope they realise it's not summer in Central Scotland yet :excited:
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We have none at the moment which is very late.
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Two started investigating last year's nest last night so I'm hopeful for another brood this year. :fc: