Our First Swallows

[Mick Dempsey]

Been a real downturn in the numbers here over the last few years.

 

We used to get hobby hawks follow them up from Africa, you could watch them hunting the swallows in the village.

 

Sadly haven't seen a hobby in a while now.

[Woodworks]

I remember a documentary where some were fitted with trackers and they nested in various parts of UK but when the weather was bad they left the young in the nest and went as far as Holland in search of insects returning to feed the young ones in the same day. Plenty of them flying round here in the last couple of weeks, Swifts and Swallows.

 

Hope thats the case but wouldn't say the weather has been especially bad. Did see a couple in the barn this afternoon though. Fingers crossed their numbers recover.

[Pinkfoot]

Been a real downturn in the numbers here over the last few years.

 

We used to get hobby hawks follow them up from Africa, you could watch them hunting the swallows in the village.

 

Sadly haven't seen a hobby in a while now.

Had a hobby close over me yesterday whilst hiding in the barley.

 

sent from my phone but never in work time.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Just seen first pair in Kernow. Time to cover gear in the sheds then....

[Will C]

Only seen one here on he island so far, less than normal ?, hopefully there just a bit later.

Edited April 17, 2020 by Will C
Fat fingers and small buttons

[Stubby]

On 12/06/2017 at 09:53, Pinkfoot said:

Had a hobby close over me yesterday whilst hiding in the barley.

 

sent from my phone but never in work time.

I was walking with my spaniel one summer and just in front of my face there was a sudden collision . What I think was a Hobby ( small blueish hawk ) took a swallow in mid flight .  

[Billhook]

First swallow here in Lincolnshire yesterday, twittering and sounding happy to be back!

[Mick Dempsey]

Terrible year so far, seen a few about, but none staying here in the hamlet.

 

Really sad.

[gary112]

Starting to see quite a few each day now in Worcestershire,but not seen a Housemartin yet

[Silverhooker]

Best year so far for sand martins in north Cumbria, hundreds in the nearby sand quarry. 5 years ago we had bee eaters in the sand Martin colony, but they’ve never been back.