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First swallows of 2007
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:03 am
by Sammy
I've been out working in my veg garden all week and what a delight it was yesterday, Friday 13th, to see the first swallows of this year, here in SE Ireland.
Early for them, I think. I heard their familiar twittering overhead and looked up and saw a pair darting to and fro. Summer has arrived!. It has been a week of glorious gardening weather in these parts. Soon we'll be hoping for rain. None so far this month.
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:30 am
by oldherbaceous
Still none here where i live yet, hope they won't be long now.
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:01 pm
by jane E
A swallow today in east Leics/ Rutland. Don't know if it's staying or just passing through.
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:28 pm
by oldherbaceous
Just seen the first Swallow fly over, as i sat on the terrace having a spot of tea.
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:25 am
by Granny
Saw 2 on a telegraph wire yesterday when visiting in-laws in Warwickshire. No cuckoo yet, though.
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Granny
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:50 am
by arthur e
Saw one yesterday 4 days earlier than last year.
Arthur
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:05 pm
by Geoff
Isn't it strange they are arriving all over the country at the same time rather than working North? Perhaps they set off as a flock then dive down to their "home" as the flock passes over it.
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:54 pm
by Monika
First swallow here yesterday, Monday 16th April wich is a little later than last year but earlier than the year before.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:50 pm
by bottomleypots
First ones near Harrogate Sat 14th what a delight!!