NO SWALLOWS

[gerryg]

We live in Tala and for the last 21 years swallows have nested in our garage . Every year ,that is, without fail. This year not a swallow to be seen.

Something must have happened but internet searches have given no clue.

I just wondered if anyone knows anything.

Gerryg

[gerryg]

Astonishing. Having written this went out into the garden and there they were. Much later than normal.

GERRY G

[Uncle D]

plenty were we are

[Dominic]

We have them too. The cats have prevented them from using their usual nest, but they were here a while ago considering it.

[Lofos-Jan]

Also in Tala and they arrived in the last week. Have had to gently steer 2 of them out of the house!

Jeanne

[Sadie]

What we call our swallows arrived 25th February

[Devil]

No problem in the middle of the island. They have been breeding like rabbits and the sky is full of them. I suggest that the excessive use of insecticides may reduce the numbers because the birds must feed on flying insects.

[Ams]

I have 3 nest in my patio this year, in Anarita. 2 lots have hatched, the 1st nest are now out all day but back in the evening to sleep in or near the nest. Nest 2 need another week or 2 to fly, and nest 3 should be almost near hatching.

I love my swallows, I'd miss them if I didn't have any - though once all 3 nest are flying it may be a bit much!!

[Lincoln]

We have a daily acrobatic flying display over the swimming pool. Love to just sit and watch them They are so fast and we wonder why they do not crash into each other.

[jeba]

Those under my carport seem to have left already. Breeding mission accomplished.