22-07-2018, 11:04 AM
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House martins
Some may remember that I have had house martins nesting on my home. Last year they never really got going. Very slow to build nest which never really got completed and was never used. This year they arrived VERY late (June) and built a nest in record time, but then seemed to disappear. But in the past week or two some have been back, and I think there may be a mum sitting in there...Hope so!
22-07-2018, 12:53 PM
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Re: House martins
When we first moved here nearly 30 years ago House Martins were the prevalent birds. They used to nest in my guttering at the front of the house. Gradually their numbers dwindled and their "slot" was taken by Starlings, who also nested in the guttering.This year there's nothing
I think it's because of the 15 Red Kites circling this estate. I know they've been reintroduced in some places but there are far too many here and now there's no small birds at all 5 years ago there was 1 pair of Kites.
22-07-2018, 01:13 PM
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Re: House martins
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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That would be so nice. House Martins were my favourite bird when I was a kid but I haven't seen one for years now.
The first year I was in this house they were nesting and three babies were born. One met its demise quite early
but the other two did well. I think I posted photos here at the time. Then one day the nest disappeared and I never knew if the two young had fledged or were killed by a predator...
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