sand martins

Just after I'd taken the picture of the Rook, I noticed a lot of Sand Martins (and a single Swallow) flying past me. They circled round and went back to the cliff. So I stood there trying to get a picture... ha ha!! Then my sister called me over. She was at the edge of the cliff!! She was...

The parent feed him and then he fell backward off the wire and his skills on flying were superb.

Well Peeps, Our break at Norfolk is up, we're on the move to Lakenheath this morning. Its been great watching the various birds coming to the feeders here, much different to our Hastings garden, where we see nothing much at all. Another overcast morning here, so its post and run, see y'all later.

Well Peeps, We had a great day with little Maggie yesterday. A bus ride into town, a long walk to the park, plenty of running around, and two ice creams, I loved it. This morning I am taking a mile walk to the station, train ride to Fareham, bus ride to Hill Head, then another walk to the...

A colony nester; males start digging new site before females arrive to activily take part excavation a tunnel up to 24 - 3 feet in length with a larger chamber at the rear, lined with grasses. Clutch 4-6 eggs are laid and hatch about 12-14 days later. This pair is still excavating their nest...

Sand Martins nesting

More from my sand pit.

My first sighting this year- tried to take shot at about 30 yds but made the birds nervous so had to retreat to over 80yds before they settled

It was a delight watching these birds coming down to land and mating. This shot was taken when the birds upped. I was lucky to have all birds in focus.

I spent a little time, in between the rain of course, and was lucky enough to catch this adult feeding one of its two young perched on the fence waiting for its dinner.

Sand Martins resting after breakneck breakfast flying. Also posting vid clip of "Reed Yo-Yoing Sand Martins" on BF TV.

Had a great day at Minsmere yesterday in the sunshine. The Sand Martins were chasing about, they don't stay still for long.