It started off very quiet with only 3 birds seen at best, we called off at each nesting site and the only activity was when Matthew spotted one entering the old established site (eg: white stained large entrance) to the rear of the annexe on the old cottage building (rear). That means that all the 3 together nest sites here are being used.
We checked the other sites on our way up to the Coaching House/Manor House but very little activity, and on our way back things began to develop with more and more birds being seen and the best numbers we recorded were 11 birds.
We briefly stopped off at the front of the Royal Cottage and here we witnessed two nest sites being used. One was what I had already established back at the beginning of May. The other was further along (see photo above). Sadly the birds in the second nest were having difficulty entering the nest site because of obstacles having been placed on the scaffolding and partially obstructing their flightlines. The builder has been informed about the obstructions and a copy of the above photo so he knows were the nest are..
So far this season 10 nest sites established (1 added from tonight) Aerial Birds seen tonight = 11
Observers: Branwyn, Matthew, Reg and Bryan.
Our next Swift Meeting is next Friday 18th June 2021 at 8pm at the Burton Memorial Hall.