A Sad Tail
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A Sad Tail
Image: © Hill Walker Taken: 10 Apr 2007
This wee Swallow and his mate have been with us for the past 3 summers where they have raised some 28 young. I recognise them due to the missing tail streamer. This year they arrived home very early on the 4th of April, (it is normally nearer the 20th). While watching them exploring their home territory after their mammoth 12000mile journey back from South Africa I was somewhat dismayed to watch the local Sparrowhawk take one of them. The picture above shows the male singing his little heart out looking for his life long mate. April 20th he found a new mate, and by the 1st May the nest has been made and lined, no eggs as yet!
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Image Location
Latitude
55.60607
Longitude
-2.425354