Spotted my first Swallow of this year. 👍 (1 Viewer)

[Two on Tour]

Mowing the back lawn this afternoon, stopped the mower to empty the grass box when I recognised the chatter of a Swallow, looked up and saw my first of the year.
We have a pair that have been returning to their nest in our outbuilding for the past five or six years, so it's time to peg back the door for their arrival.

 

[caddy]

Mowing the back lawn this afternoon, stopped the mower to empty the grass box when I recognised the chatter of a Swallow, looked up and saw my first of the year.
We have a pair that have been returning to their nest in our outbuilding for the past five or six years, so it's time to peg back the door for their arrival.

Saw my first swallow today as well.

 

[DBK]

I saw swifts a couple of days ago - but we are in Spain. . However, it must be only a few days flying from here to the UK. They fly non-stop of course and won't land until they reach their nest site.

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[Phill D]

A few about us in south wales yesterday… I was pleasantly surprised

 

[jockaneezer]

Not seen any swallows yet, but plenty of sand martins down the river.

 

[bladerunner]

Yes noticed the first house Martens here last week.
Also heard a cuckoo at the weekend near Hereford.

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[sylvester1954]

I saw swifts a couple of days ago - but we are in Spain. . However, it must be only a few days flying from here to the UK. They fly non-stop of course and won't land until they reach their nest site.

In Spain traveling north and so many swifts around the rooftops, brings a huge smile to our face. It's such a shame that swift habitats are diminishing rapidly back home in the UK and subsequently they are at great risk. Lots of information on the websites to encourage people to buy and erect simple nest boxes for them.

 

[3alpacas]

looking out for alpine swifts, here, too (and apparently there was/is a black-winged kite in Wales!):-

alpine swifts in the UK

Recent sightings (photos of) here

 

[Pappy]

Heard first cuckoo in Sherwood Forest yesterday. Bluebells out in Clumber park this morning. Definitely spring.

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[Two on Tour]

Looks like our nesting pair have arrived this morning.
They are in and out of our outbuilding presumably checking whether their nest needs a tart up or not.

 

[caddy]

looking out for alpine swifts, here, too (and apparently there was/is a black-winged kite in Wales!):-

alpine swifts in the UK

Recent sightings (photos of) here

I’ve heard of Black Kites & Red Kites but never a Black Winged Kite.

 

[3alpacas]

I’ve heard of Black Kites & Red Kites but never a Black Winged Kite.

here you go...

BWK in Wales this week

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[caddy]

here you go...

BWK in Wales this week

Ah I’m with you now, it’s also called a Black Shouldered Kite

 

[Hirsch]

Saw a swallow whilst walking the dog on the canal towpath in Leicester yesterday morning. Gave me a real lift.

Made me think. One swallow doesn't make a summer. It certainly didn't feel warm. Chucking it down today.

 

[Beany 996]

Saw my 1st Swallow Friday on the golf course in Much Hadam, has anyone heard a Nightingale yet.

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