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gingernut
10-May-12, 22:57
We usually have swallows nesting in our outbuildings but none so far this year!
Is the cold weather keeping them away?
highbury
11-May-12, 10:29
We had our first arrivals in S E Kent about 10 days ago, numbers increasing daily, so my guess is they'll be with you soon
Lorne
11-May-12, 20:36
They arrived at my inlaws at Reiss last week 3rd/4th May :)
gollach
12-May-12, 13:37
They have arrived in Thurso. Follow the noise!
jim10
12-May-12, 15:53
they have been at Lybster for a week now,heard the first cuckoo today as well
gingernut
12-May-12, 16:19
Still no swallows here near Dunnet and no cuckoo either! :(
nirofo
12-May-12, 17:23
Still no swallows here near Dunnet and no cuckoo either! :(

There were several Swallows around St. Johns Pool on Thursday, there was also a Cuckoo calling nearby.
beetlecrusher
12-May-12, 20:38
We heard the cuckoo on 2nd May and saw first swallows yesterday :) at last
Kevin Milkins
13-May-12, 10:35
Seen the first swallows of the season down at Reiss beach yesterday, but no cuckoo yet.
becca
13-May-12, 20:07
our pair of swallows are back in East Mey couple of days ago :)
gingernut
13-May-12, 20:40
Still waiting patiently for ours. Shed door open and ready for their arrival. Last year's nests still in situ and with minimal effort will be ready for use. Can't wait to see them!
Lavenderblue2
15-May-12, 14:24
I am sad to say that there are no swallows here yet... I am getting worried.

In the 25 years I have lived here, I could almost set my watch for them arriving on or around May 1st. If they don't turn up, I will miss those cheeky little birds, especially when they tease the cats!!
gingernut
17-May-12, 18:39
At last my swallows have arrived and heard the cuckoo today as well. Delighted!
Lavenderblue2
22-May-12, 21:03
Delighted to say that my Swallow's have now appeared!!

Added bonus tonight when one flew right in through the back door into the utility room!! Great excitement between my two cats and small dog - AND ME!! The frightened little thing was flapping at the window - I managed to catch it with ease - what a strong, beautiful little birdie!! I took it outside and away it flew to meet it's waiting mate - WONDERFUL!!
fudge100
23-May-12, 18:12
At last i have seen my first swallows yesterday in the groats.