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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 23, 2008 6:34:50 GMT 1
We have our first pair of swallows here! We saw them diving in and out of Mum's garage window yesterday (she keeps a small panel empty so they have a safe entrance). I can hear them twittering outside as I type - it's lovely! Feels like Spring is really here now  I haven't heard the cuckoos yet though - but I haven't been outside as much as usual I suppose. I love to hear them - once they start they are really noisy  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 23, 2008 8:05:02 GMT 1
Not even two....?  They are zooming about the yard together this morning......definitely a pair - aahh......innit lovely? |
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Post by debbiem on Apr 23, 2008 9:25:37 GMT 1
How lovely - we have to make do with the two psycho pigeons squabbling in the tree next door. ;D
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Post by madonplants on Apr 23, 2008 9:56:18 GMT 1
We have our first pair of swallows here! We saw them diving in and out of Mum's garage window yesterday (she keeps a small panel empty so they have a safe entrance). I can hear them twittering outside as I type - it's lovely! Feels like Spring is really here now I haven't heard the cuckoos yet though - but I haven't been outside as much as usual I suppose. I love to hear them - once they start they are really noisy Not yet, but am 99% convinced I saw a swift two days ago. I say 99%, because the said bird, was on my back fence for about 5 seconds, before it flew off. Swifts don't normally perch, but it was all I could think the bird was and you know, normally that is, I am quite good with my birds!! I'll keep a look out for swallows though and other summer migrants. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Apr 23, 2008 13:08:18 GMT 1
We certainly don't get anything like as many as we used to.
25 years ago we always had house martins nesting but it's many years since I've seen them.
Woodpeckers have been busy for some weeks though.
I keep looking out for Kingfishers on the river but didn't see any last year. They are so beautiful.
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They are zooming about the yard together this morning......definitely a pair - aahh......innit lovely?