After a big surge in May, Swifts have become very scarce over the reserve in recent weeks. No doubt they are all busy nesting elsewhere but there are normally a few feeding over the site regardless. Not sure if the weather has been putting them off but we have ben lucky to see one every few days at the moment.... Are there any screaming colonies near you?
(Les Harrison)
28-6-12
In Dagenham village the same as above, 3 or 4 flying everyday. :p
Cranham ( Brickfields) very few 2 or 3 flying around daily no more - normal between late afternoon / early evening - Ron
In Barking Howard I have seen upto 40+ birds screaming their way across the house tops - there has always been a large nesting group in the Ripple Road area.