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Can you explain the differences between the swallow and martin bird species"?
Swallows and martins are both types of birds, but they have some key differences. Swallows are known for their long, pointed wings and forked tails, while martins have shorter wings and square tails. Swallows are typically more acrobatic flyers, darting and diving through the air to catch insects, while martins tend to have a more direct flight path. Additionally, swallows often build their nests in sheltered areas like barns or under bridges, while martins prefer to nest in cavities or birdhouses.
Do birds need mud for building a nest?
They can. They use bits of sticks, mud, leaves, wool - basically whatever they can find :) Tweet tweet :)
Birds that visit us in summer?
Such migratory birds are commonly know as summer visitors. In Britain, swallows, swifts, and house martins are just three examples.
How do you attract Martins?
Place colonial nesting boxes on poles, at least ten feet off the ground. Rememeber, martins are swallows, and swallows nest in groups, so provide to the birds as well. There are many types of martin houses, and many sites on the web to show how to construct them. The best time to erect the houses is in late winter, before the birds return in spring, and begin choosing nesting sites.
What kinds of animals eat Ladybugs?
Dragonflies, assassin bugs, parasitic wasps, ants, tress frogs, parasites, fungus, mites, martins swallows, swifts, crows..
Do swallows move to a hotter place in winter?
Swallows (house martins, swifts, etc) migrate from the northern hemisphere at the approach of Autumn and Winter, to Africa and warmer climes. They are reputed to return to the same nest site each Spring. By migrating, they ensure that insects are available, and they will nest and rear another brood.
When do swallows and house martins return to Scotland?
i am just wondering when last years swallows will return back this year Over the last few years have recorded dates when swallows return to their nests under the penthouse roof of the real tennis court at Falkland Palace in Fife, no later than: 25 April 2007 19 April 2009 01 May 2010 13 April 2011 09 May 2012
What is the name of a bird similar to a swallow?
The Swallow is a passerine bird known for their adaption to aerial feeding. They belong in the family Hirundinidae along with martins. Various species of swallows and martins exists globally and their diet is primarily insects.
What was life in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 1600s better tell me?
there were flying pigs and Aston martins
Can you sue if a dog swallows a string that could have belonged in your home?
I'll tell you if you explain STRING.
Which Birds fly away in autumn?
Britain has many summer visitors. Amongst the most common are: Swallows; House Martins and Sand Martins; Terns and most Warblers (e.g. Reed, Sedge, Willow Grasshopper and Garden Warblers and Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat). Some, like Chiffchaff and Blackcap used to be summer visitors but now sometimes overwinter in Britain.
What is the possessive form of swallows?
The possessive form of "swallows" is "swallows'." This is used to indicate something that belongs to multiple swallows. For example, you might say "the swallows' nest" to refer to a nest that belongs to several swallows.
