Sunday, March 12/2023

 

The swallows have built a nest behind one of the arches opposite us. Possibly not a wise decision   as that part of the building is not occupied at present but might well be before their nesting time is over. Reluctant to spook them by going over to photograph the nest, so have only a photo taken at a distance and with poor lighting. Nest indicated by red triangle. Brings back memories of the pigeons who nested on our balcony at a hotel in Paphos, though in their case the nest was so large and disorganised that there were eggs in it before we realised what they were up to and it was too late to discourage them. Don’t expect the hotel was particularly sympathetic to incubating parents after we left though. This nest is small and neat and the occupants seem pretty pleased with themselves, although there was a fair bit of excited vocalisation when a third swallow came along earlier. No, she’s mine? Who knows?