House Martins

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PETER
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House Martins

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Saw at least 6 young House Martins in Babylon Lane,looks like there ready to fledge.
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john cobham
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Re: House Martins

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Good images.
Leonard Poxon
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Re: House Martins

Post by Leonard Poxon »

Lovely shots Peter.

I tried to count how many pellets of mud made up the nest, I reckon on over 300!!
lydia rose
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Re: House Martins

Post by lydia rose »

Belated update on the ones nesting on my house-4 nests now in use . Hatching started by 11/7 judging by egg shells and droppings below.
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