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Swallows or House Martins

  • 04-07-2014 9:29am
    #1
    rock22
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    I am just wondering if these birds, visiting my garden in county Galway are either Swallows or House Martins?

    Thanks for looking.


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  • #2
    Desmo
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    That's a swallow. They have long tail streamers (deeply forked tail) and the entire head is dark.
    HOuse martin's have weakly forked tails and a big white rump (above the tail; lower back) and are less common than swallows although both occur all over the country.


  • #3
    rock22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,651 ✭✭✭rock22


    Thanks Desmo. Any idea where they nest in rural areas - is it still under roof eves etc?


  • #4
    Desmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 586 ✭✭✭Desmo


    Barns are a classic. Small ledges or beams out of reach of dogs and cats.


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