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swallows nesting

  • 28-07-2009 4:27pm
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    for the past week iv been going out the door and keep seeing bird **** near the door

    took no noticed and got hot water to wash it away

    this happened again and i was very puzzled,then i looked up and i saw what looks to be like a swallows nest

    I dont mind birds tbh but the feckers keep ****ting right out side my door but im not going near their nest

    so my question is how long is the nesting season,when will they be gone ?


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  • #2
    star-pants
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    Moved from Animals & Pets


  • #3
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Nesting starts in April or May. They can have 2 or 3 clutches with hatching taking about 16 days and fledging between 17 and 24 days later. So they should be gone after about 5 or 6 weeks from egg laying.


  • #4
    Rainbowsend
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    If it is under the eaves stuck to the wall it is probably House Martins,
    not that that is any help to you :D and their sh*t makes just as much
    mess as a Swallow's!

    But they are getting rare so think how lucky you are that they chose
    your house to build on.;)


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