A Visit to “Swallow Town”!

One summers evening last year whilst babysitting my then 2 year old grandson,Michael,who was reluctant to sleep,I.took him for a walk in his pyjamas down the field to the barn. As we approached the yard and looked up at the sky we could swallows flying in and out. I  pointed to the many nests and we watched the parents flying  as they fed their hungry chicks. Michael asked why there were so many swallows and I told him that this was “Swallow Town” and they had come all the way from Africa!!It was a magical evening as I shared something special with Michael and from then on the barn became Swallow Town!!

Last September we watched the swallows gather on the wires and leave for Africa and Early April we welcomed them back again. The children really enjoy the walks down the field to Swallow Town as we watch the swallows swoop above our heads in their search for insects.The hedgerows are full of bird song and much fun is had trying to listen and identify the different songs!