Barn Swallows in flight at Mount Moreland

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Last Barn Swallows about to fledge - Finland

By Risto Jäntti

Today I saw some of the Barn Swallow chicks in the very last Barn Swallow nest leaving their nest for the first time. So far they did not fly yet, but that moment is near. They already flap with their wings sitting at the edge of their nest ready to fledge. Most of our Barn Swallows have already left for the south, just some Barn Swallow couples with their chicks are still here and all too soon they will be leaving. The remaining House Martins left today, yesterday they were still here but this evening none of them returned to their nests meaning they have started their long flight to Africa.

Luckily, the weather has been warm, over 20 deg C to ensure plenty of food for the Barn Swallows and their fledglings. Next week will be a bit cooler with rain: autumn will soon be here.

Regards

Risto