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Originally Posted by garinda
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Twitchers, there's been something puzzling me for weeks.
Do swallows feed on the wing?
For the past 3-4 weeks, at sunset, and just after, I can see swallows flying around, and around. Though only over a particular area.
They are quite high, about 100 feet, and are only flying over the still water in a lodge, not over the surrouinding trees, presumably because that's where there'll be more insects.
Is this something they do normally in summer, as I haven't noticed it in previous years?
Thanks.
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They do feed on the wing G, in fact they very rarely land because they have very short legs and are unable to push themselves to take off, especially on the ground, they usual rest somewhere high so it takes minimum effort to become airborne again
http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/birds/swallow.htm
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