I managed to get a few images of Sand Martins by the River Weaver at Duttons Lock.
This is an adult with one of it's youngsters... it was still being fed by it's parent.
Sand Martins are known as Bank Swallows on the other side of the Atlantic.
I see them nesting in the man-made bank at Haydn's Pool but they are too far away to photograph.
Seeing them this close was fantastic
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There are also loads of Barn Swallows at the locks and some are nesting in the old shipwreck.
I hope to share some images of them coming and going soon.
A bit of sad news to end this post... the Mute Swans nest we had been keeping an eye on with five eggs has been abandoned by the female... according to the lock keeper she hasn't been seen for a few days.
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We're seeing lots of babies at the feeders being nurtured by their parents too. Nice to see.
So sorry about the swan -- that's disturbing.
The swallows are gorgeous. Sad about the swan.
Nicely captured Andrew. I don't get any Sand Martins on my patch.
Undercarriage down in the 3rd image .. looking a bit precarious!
Sad news about the missing mother Swan.
sweet little swallows. sorry about the nest, though.
Precious Sand Martins, and I'm sad about your Swan having it's left her nest.
I was wondering if the little sand martin quite made it to the wire; looking like a crash landing coming up - legs out. Sorry to hear about the abandoned swan's nest; it is dissapointing to watch on and wonder
That is sad news about the swan. Though nice to see the parent/child swallows.
Hi Andrew... Great opportunity with the Sand Martins shot's !!
Junior looks like he is doing a free fall : )
Love the idea that they are using the old ship for nesting how cute!!
Grace
Fantastic shots, Andrew! Very nice!
These are really great shots... love the clarity and detail.
Great shots!
Not that common to shoot such scenes, well done!
Great captures of the Sand Martins; but sad news about the swans.
Such lovely images!
I am so sorry about the abandoned swan nest!
A great serie for the sky-theme!
Well done!
Cool captures of the swallows! It is sad news about the swan nest!
Sorry to hear about the swans. Great shots, though!
Amazing captures.
these are amazing, Andrew.. that first one actually made me gasp when i saw it... super shots
Your swan post came up at the top, so I'm not as sad as I would have been if reading this first.
I love the shot of the old rusting hulk, but that mother bird feeding her youngster almost in mid-air is just fantastic.
Coming via Skywatch Friday, and so glad I did.
K
I love your photos
Cool behavioural shots, Andrew!
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