My wife, Son and I were up at Yelverton on Dartmoor yesterday evening and saw our first Swallows of the year. There were two of them flying around searching for insects to eat for their evening meal. They were swooping low everywhere and seemed to be enjoying themselves.
We thought it was quite early to see Swallows but after looking at the RSPB website, it is known for them to be around from March onwards. This was a little surprising as I don’t remember seeing them so early in the year before. Perhaps it was the milder last few weeks that brought them back to the Country. In any case, it was great to see them and is a sign that Summer is now on its way!
Bird and Numbers Identified:
Swallow – 2
Area:
Yelverton on Dartmoor