Swallows 2020

[glow worm]

1st House Martin this morning... 1st Swallow this afternoon Dosnt make a Summer but sure lifts the spirits.

 

[Av Gorritt]

Still none here yet. Quite a few wrens though, making their presence known with that rather peculiar type of tweet . Robins too . Quite a few blackbirds , but the "pied " one , that we've had for a year or two , and nested here regularly seems not to have survived . I think there will be a few off spring that just might carry the gene , that hopefully will re-appear in time . We have a big stone horse trough in the yard near to where I "self- isolate" and it's been most interesting watching the birds come and bathe and drink , they don't seem to have fear as long as I don't make sudden movements .

 

[Av Gorritt]

First pair today ! Turned up and started prospecting for their nest site immediately . I'm sure there'll be more , but the first are always a welcome sight .

 

[PSQ]

1st pair of house martins spotted at lunchtime today, same day as last year. Always a highlight of the year!

 

[David.]

Couple on the wires here today.

 

[upnortheast]

Just seen the 1st ones here in South Northumberland this morning

 

[thorpe]

here in numbers today great these arnt passing through.

 

[farmerste]

saw my first couple of pairs flying round the yard today, lovely to see

 

[Chopsy Varmint]

Saw housemartins and swallows yesterday on a yard near Cambridge and then the first pair of swallows back in the village this afternoon. Hopefully the shower we had overnight will have dampened the ground enough for nest-building.

 

[Danllan]

Still none here! Must assume ours are coming up all the way from South Africa. Wonderful little birds!

 

[Jewells]

Saw one swallow this afternoon just checking to see if we are still here. Hope the rest arrive soon

 

[uztrac]

Still none here! Must assume ours are coming up all the way from South Africa. Wonderful little birds!

In a similar situation here nothing seen to date.

 

[Green grower]

One here today looking around last year's nests

 

[glow worm]

?? Swallows!! Main bunch arrived yesterday evening. So nice. 12+ all round the yards, looking at last years sites. You have to wonder if they are the original or offspring's from last year .. and as an added bonus .. a pair in the parlour, next to last years nest, watching us all through milking this morning, singing their hearts out. Very distracting!! and I'm sure Red Tractor would disprove, but I don't care!! It was lovely!!!! ??

 

[Danllan]

In a similar situation here nothing seen to date.

As is the way of things, I saw one above me today, an hour or so after writing my post. Tomorrow will reveal if it is one of our regulars or was just passing through...

 

[REStracTORATION]

Ours returned back on the 19th Apr a lovely sight to see

 

[DanniAgro]

Love to see them, but as usual the perfect spot for two pairs is in the workshop, not one of the many old buildings around the place!

 

[Bobthebuilder]

Saw 1 about 10 days ago then nothing else till today and half a dozen going about lambing shed

 

[Surgery]

First ones on Monday thankfully , everyone just make sure you leave a tap on in your yard and dirt so they can make nests!!

 

[Jerry]

I’m back to having to duck as I go in some sheds or I get spooked by them zooming out. ???