Greyman 25,266 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Just seen my first swift, my misses seen them yesterday but I never got home until after dark but have just seen one, the magpies have played havoc over the last few years taking chicks and adults from my roof despite my best efforts to shoot them, I,ve had swifts in my roof for over 20 years but think this year might be different as I don't think any escaped the magpies to fledge last year so am glad to see them back but won't no if they,ll nest in my roof yet, fingers crossed ? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 I haven't seen any yet,I remember about two years ago they we're real early I was watching them and swallows collecting mud from the edge of a river. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackmaggie 3,375 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Not seen any swifts yet a few swallows about don't see many house Martin's now like I use to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,536 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Still looking here Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 No not seen any yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,481 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 not saw any yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,397 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 nope no swifts or swallows about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pepper 45 55 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 loads of swallows here but i'v not seen a swift Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,266 Posted May 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 The swifts have just arrived on-masse they are twenty days late according to my diary,s it's better than telly watching them swooping between the houses 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Greyman said: The swifts have just arrived on-masse they are twenty days late according to my diary,s it's better than telly watching them swooping between the houses Isn't it. I'm sat here watching the hummers on the feeders. Midair dogfights are pretty spectacular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,266 Posted May 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 Absolutely love it mate even sat out early this morning when everyone was in bed, I live in a very industrial area but if your willing to look it's surprising what's about,sadly most people are to busy to look up and appreciate it 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Greyman said: Absolutely love it mate even sat out early this morning when everyone was in bed, I live in a very industrial area but if your willing to look it's surprising what's about,sadly most people are to busy to look up and appreciate it Great with my morning tea or coffee. The evening gets interesting when you're grilling near the feeders. They'll hover near you and try and get you to move. Better than anything on the telly. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 4 hours ago, Greyman said: Absolutely love it mate even sat out early this morning when everyone was in bed, I live in a very industrial area but if your willing to look it's surprising what's about,sadly most people are to busy to look up and appreciate it My Mrs only noticed that there was leave's on the tree's last week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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