The first Tree Swallows arrived back at Willow House this week. I saw a pair briefly on Monday morning, but there was no sign of them in the afternoon. The next morning, however, there were five swallows zooming around the sky over the pond, chittering and squabbling with each other. Guys! No need to quarrel! There’s space for everyone!
One pair seems to have settled on the box on the western edge of the pond. I expect as the season progresses, later arrivals will check out the possibilities too. There’s still no sign of barn swallows, but it’s nice to see the travelers beginning to return.
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Glad to see your swallows have returned! It’s funny how some birds seem to arrive en masse overnight. They look like they approve of the new boxes.
I have been on the lookout for bluebirds and house wrens who have occupied my 2 nest boxes. No sign of them yet.
Hi Fern,
I haven’t seen bluebirds around this area since I’ve been here, but Seabrooke has seen some near Perth, so maybe yours will be back soon. No house wrens yet. It’s exciting to have them back.
Oo, Tree Swallows. Haven’t seen any around here yet. Did notice a Chickadee poking his beak into Grandad’s bird house the other day…we’ll see.
I hope you get a lodger. It’s nice to feel appreciated!