wirral countryman 2,110 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I was doing a bit of pest control today on a fishery in Deeside,North Wales when a swallow spent ten minutes catching flies off the edge of the trees around the lake, so in my book that makes it spring,even the hedgerows are pushing the greenery through the buds,soon be warm,LOL,s, WM 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patterd Ales 59 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Bloody he'll! Already? Twas chilly here however. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bunny tickler 875 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 never seen one before mid april that surely is an early one , best day of the year my first swallow sighting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deputy Dog 28 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Something a bit more lighthearted! Fooking great early but great. Had my eye out but not seen any yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,913 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 That is a early bird , last year was the 6th of April when i saw my 1st. Chiffchaffs are starting to arrive and today i ringed a Tawny owl who we know has a clutch of 4 eggs, my nest box has Robins building a nest so yes spring is here for me. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wirral countryman 2,110 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 They are normally seen in this area the first week in April or there about but the earliest before today was a couple of years ago on the 23rd of March, WM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barry White 79 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 That is early,I usually see them over here first week of April ,love having them around the place although numbers seem to be declining over the last 10 to 15 years ,anyone else see the same trend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Bloody hell that is early I haven't seen them here yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepitcovert 842 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Never seen one in march,earliest was april 3rd, and swifts around may the 1st bluetits building in my nest box as i write this,.Mr wilkes i found a dead fledgling tawny owl 3 weeks ago now at base of old tree dont know if it had any siblings. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trenchfoot 4,243 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Chances of me seeing a swallow on Mothers day are virtually nil. Usually have to wait till Father's Day in these parts! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,019 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I thought a swallow was meant to be summer not spring that's way early it's a froze up this morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
day worker 296 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 That's disappointing! Being the hunting life I thought this was going to be another amusing tale or YouTube clip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trappa 517 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 I just saw my first swallow this afternoon. Happy days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Seen a few on wensday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,774 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Was parked up years ago in Deeside between the woodmill and the firing range out on the little marsh road to Birkenhead and the wildlife out there was amazing,lots of hares on the old steel works site but the dogs feet paid the price if you ran them.That is a early bird for sure but a grand sight and a pal of mine down in Brighton has seen a few also this year.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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