It must be summer!...

[ozzmare]

I have just seen the first Swallow of the year! sitting on my neighbours aerial having a preen after its long flight! :D

[wazza]

Gulp

[The Highway Man]

Gulp

I've just seen the second swallow! You build 'em son and I'll knock 'em down!:D:D:D

[Vinny V]

Latin name

Hirundo rustica
Family

Swallows and martins (http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/families/swallows.asp) (Hirundinidae)
Overview

Swallows are small birds with dark glossy blue backs, red throats, pale under parts and long distinctive tail streamers. They are extremely agile in flight and spend most of their time on the wing. They are widespread breeding birds in the Northern Hemisphere, migrating south in winter. Recent declines due to loss of habitat quality in both their breeding and wintering grounds mean they are an Amber List species.
Where to see them

Swallows are found in areas where there is a ready and accessible supply of small insects. They are particularly fond of open pasture with access to water and quiet farm buildings. Large reedbeds in late summer and early autumn can be good places to look for pre-migration roosts.
When to see them

March to October.
What they eat

A range of small invertebrates.

Just for information.

V

[Masked Marauder]

I was thinking it must be getting near summer as I saw a girl in a skimpy tee-shirt and a belt that was passing as a skirt the other day there......

[wazza]

What ever you do when chewing GUM... dont SWALLOW it...

http://bitsandpieces.us/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/imagesdont-20swallow-20gum.jpg

[Vinny V]

I was thinking it must be getting near summer as I saw a girl in a skimpy tee-shirt and a belt that was passing as a skirt the other day there......


And the outlook for the next 10 days is looking good with daytime temperatures up to 18c. :hurrah:

Still no swallows here..

V

[Shobhna]

Spring was here last week so summer must be here now.:D

[Meridian]

I have just seen the first Swallow of the year!




Did it have a piece of string in its dorsal guiding feathers?



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[ozzmare]

Did it have a piece of string in its dorsal guiding feathers?



M
No..it was definitely NOT a kite, it was a Swallow!:p

[Hoon Devil]

Was it carrying a coconut?

[ozzmare]

Was it carrying a coconut?

No, it was definitely NOT a monkey, it was a SWALLOW!!:rolleyes:

[Meridian]

Was it carrying a coconut?



At least somebody gets it (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHFXG3r_0B8)...


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[ozzmare]

read my signature!

[Shobhna]

:d:d

[18wheeler]

always my fave time of the year too be doing this job.

esecially as i may be going back on the roads of europe8)

[Drifter]

And the outlook for the next 10 days is looking good with daytime temperatures up to 18c. :hurrah:
African or European Swallow? :D

And on Vinny's note, I'm off out for a drive :twisted:

[Bambi]

Well I finished work and have been for a drive topless :D

[ozzmare]

I've been topless all day!!! ;-)

[ozzmare]

African or European Swallow? :D

And on Vinny's note, I'm off out for a drive :twisted:

I don't know, i didn't ask it! :rolleyes:

[Mickey]

I know its summer because what little grass we do have need ruddy cutting GRRRRR

[Drifter]

Yup, summer is on the way :D:D

The drive was great!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/Drifter1971/Hyundai%20Coupe/100_0376.jpg
I love the Lakes

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/Drifter1971/Hyundai%20Coupe/100_0384.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/Drifter1971/Hyundai%20Coupe/100_0387.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/Drifter1971/Hyundai%20Coupe/100_0397.jpg

[Mickey]

Loving those pics and that car drifter :tup:

[ozzmare]

Me too Drifter :-)

[Bambi]

You will have to come up again Ozz :nods:

[channa]

Aira Force brings back memories.

A beautiful part of the world

Channa

[ozzmare]

You will have to come up again Ozz :nods:
We plan to Bambi...just not quite sure when! We are looking forward to seeing the family again..plus 1 now! :-)

[Bambi]

and cuddles of course :D
Cant wait. We will have to talk and arrange. :D

[KrisP]

I was thinking it must be getting near summer as I saw a girl in a skimpy tee-shirt and a belt that was passing as a skirt the other day there......


Approximately 14 degrees at 6pm tonight and I saw someone wearing gloves and a woolly hat! It's not that cold.....surely! Next person I saw was wearing a scarve!

Loads of people in a T-shirt though. Sanity now regained!

Kris

[ozzmare]

Approximately 14 degrees at 6pm tonight and I saw someone wearing gloves and a woolly hat! It's not that cold.....surely! Next person I saw was wearing a scarve!

Loads of people in a T-shirt though. Sanity now regained!

Kris

Perhaps they heed the old adage 'Ne'er cast a clout till May be out' :D

[Shobhna]

Drifter, those photos are making me feel jealous.
could so do with the beauty and the peace of the Lakes right now.

[Bambi]

It is also warm enough to wear shorts too ;)
I am enjoying driving around topless.
It is sooo relaxing :D