Swallow

Arrives from Africa in late March or April. Often returns to the same nest built of mud and dried grass. Adults are distinguished by the long tail streamers.                          

The most common and widespread of the hirundines and a familiar bird throughout the country.         

Voice-Extended musical twittering, sharp chirrup of alarm indicates presence of a raptor.                                     

Habitat-Summer visitor to most of Europe.     

Nest-Open cup of mud and grass.     

Diet-  A huge range of different insect species taken in flight.