Young Swallows Resting after Flying Training

[Billhook]

We have had a good breeding session with our swallows here, at least three nests in the outbuildings.  Here they seem to be resting on the roof of our observatory and not disturbed by me making a noise

 

 

[Billhook]

We have had a good breeding season for the Swallows both at our home and in the yard and here are the young ones having a bit of flying practice before resting on the observatory roof

Not a single House Martin this year and have not seen a Swift either 

 

https://youtu.be/b8Jo-V4ikA4

[Billhook]

Following on from the previous video there was a large gathering of Swallows and House Martins in the yard.  A bit earlier than normal.  I have not seen any Martins around the House or yard and there seem to be far more Swallows than I would normally see so I expect they have come from neighbouring sites

 

 

[Blackbriarwoods]

Few years ago we were cutting on the railways (Derbyshire I think), break time and we were near a bridge, we went down by the water and all the time we were there young swallows or swifts were skimming the sufrface of the water, drinking, really low flight and lower part of the beak just touching the water. Fantastic to watch

[NJA]

We've had them in 3 nests in our outbuildings this year.  Can't believe how much they take offence to the kestrels nesting nearby, and squirrels nesting in the house roof, divebombing them and trying to chase them off.

[Billhook]

What is really great for us here is that they are very friendly and in the Spring dive at us and fly very close just to tell us they are pleased to be back and just now as they sit on the roof and the barn they do not move when I go near them.

I wish them safe passage and to avoid Malta where they may be eaten!

[Stere]

My cat enjoys  sitting on the  roof and  getting dive bombed by them.