On 18 Aug, 17:03, "Kate Morgan" wrote:
"Janet" wrote in message

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In article ,
says...

Working on the *great wall of Woolaston this morning I noticed that it
was
quieter than usual, I think some of the swallows have moved on :-(

kate

* There were dozens here this very still damp morning; skimming very
low over the field to hoover up insects.

* Janet (Scotland)

Ahhh, *so that is where mine have gone :-))

kate
gloucestershire

For the last few years, the swifts over here have vanished during the
first week of August.