Hi, I’ve just joined this community. I love all birds but am certainly not an expert! Grateful for all information So could someone tell me if it would seem quite late to have so many swallows in the garden this far north?
There are 4 cables with upto 20 + on each Pics taken 7 September 2023.
I am no expert either Janeeb but I have found this article which may answer your question, I think you are very lucky to see such a gathering! www.scotsman.com/.../outdoors-the-annual-migration-of-swallows-is-one-of-natures-great-events-1711224
2013 photos & vids here
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Hello Jan, welcome to the community. I am further north than you, up in Caithness. You have joined the right place for help and advice, although things are very quiet at the moment. Many folks have left for one reason or another. Still plenty of us about, so jump in and ask away. We are a friendly bunch, hope you learn lots. Enjoy.
Edit, sorry forgot to answer your question. I had swallows nest in the porch this year, after many years of absence, I was still seeing and hearing some on Tuesday and only on Friday noticed a pair flying around the esplanade and thought it was late to see them.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.