A swallow was spotted flying and feeding around Blanche Meadow last night ( 8th April). Is this the first in the village? Unfortunately it doesn’t appear to be one of our regular nesters as it is no longer around this morning. We are very fortunate to have anything up to five nesting couples each year – the earliest and most experienced have been know to raise three broods. Over the years we have built special nesting ledges inside the stables to encourage them to stay. The sight of five little heads peering over the nest never fails to give us all pleasure. The only downside is the amount of bird dropping on the horses backs in the mornings.
Patti
Has anyone got a photo of these first swallows yet?
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I dont know about Swallows, but there is definitely a Martin residing in upper Parwich.
It seems that it was still around yesterday. John FS, our intrepid photographer, just missed a shot as it sat on a telephone wire by the pond.
Just had a blonde moment and put an update on the swallows in the wrong post- the April Fool post – wonder if that’s significant?
Anyway – update on the swallows. Our first breeding pair arrived yesterday and after a quick swirl around the buildings dived straight into their favourite stable. Looking forward to the babies.