Posts Tagged ‘swallows’

• Nesting Welcome Swallows

  Date: 2008.11.18 | Category: home | Response: 2

  We have a pair of Welcome Swallows nesting at the moment. They return every year and in the past have nested in the unfinished section of our home. This year though, the mud brick walls were up and a door in place, so their usual spot was thwarted. They are a pretty industrious pair though and have found the perfect spot under the alcove at the entrance to our composting toilet.

  

  In the following pic you can just see mum as she flys up into her nest to check on her cute little babies.

  

  Their nest is just so amazing and I am always entranced with the beauty of such things. These little birds are just so clever. It is made of lots of mud and lined with soft downy feathers for ultimate baby bird comfort.

  

  The only thing is they are very territorial! It can be a shock when stumbling out to use the toilet in the mornings first light only to be dive bombed and snapped at by a couple of protective swallows! I am always half asleep and usually always nearly fall off the verandah!

  But they provide me and my son with much enjoyment as we sit in the sun watching their antics and superb aerial displays. They certainly are very welcome.