Just been watching one. Normally I see sand martin, then swallow then house martin. Earliest I’ve ever seen one and by some margin.
I never liked their material much.
Must be a happy hour you've had
> Just been watching one. Normally I see sand martin, then swallow then house martin. Earliest I’ve ever seen one and by some margin.
No sign of any of these up here yet. Is Wigan in the beautiful south?
> No sign of any of these up here yet. Is Wigan in the beautiful south?
Not according to The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu.
I visited Hull once and saw 4. Never saw any while I lived in London.
Was it sitting on a fence?
> Was it sitting on a fence?
What a good place to be (don’t believe it)
Saw one down here (Somerset) last night - hope it’s not up too early
Excerpt from conversation on Lundy some years ago:
John (pointing vaguely into the distance): "Is that a housemartin?"
Me: "Yes that's a house John"
