Swallows, swifts and martins
Swallows, swifts and martins are true summertime species here in Britain. Arriving a little later than most of the warblers and departing as summer begins to fade (or earlier in the case of swifts…
Swallows, swifts and martins are true summertime species here in Britain. Arriving a little later than most of the warblers and departing as summer begins to fade (or earlier in the case of swifts…
The sight of swifts soaring overhead and their unmistakable screaming is the ultimate sign of summer. Andy Broadhurst from Hampshire Swifts tells us more about these beautiful birds, their drastic…
With their cheerful, twittering song and impressive aerobatics, the sight of swallows soaring overhead is something many of us look to every year.
Trainee ecologist Shannon Rae shares her experience with European Nightjars in the New Forest, from their mesmerising aerial displays to their unique churring calls, uncover the mysteries of these…
Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.
Look out for the swallow performing great aerial feats as it catches its insect-prey on the wing. You may also see it perching on a wire, or roosting in a reedbed, as it makes its way back to…
This Cowes Week, take on the Secrets of the Solent Species Trail challenge.
The easiest way to find out if the nocturnal and well-camouflaged nightjar is about is to listen out for its distinctive 'churring' call at dusk. A summer visitor, it is most numerous in…
At Blashford Lakes nature reserve, our special sand martin banks are giving these charismatic birds the space they need to thrive.
This week is invasive species week, 24-30th May. The week aims to raise awareness of the problems non-native invasive species cause, and ways we can all help prevent their spread. This week we…