House Martins fighting over old nest from last season

This was taken at Lyme Hall in Lyme Park, Disley, Cheshire. Right under the eaves of this 14th century hall an old nest that had survived from last year and the House Martins were going crazy over it.

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Ferdy Christant

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They are lovely. At my parents house they nest in a similar place every single year for as long as I remember. It still blows my mind that coming all the way from Africa they specifically pick that place, every single year. Posted 10 years ago
1. garrylomasphotography
  
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  It is fascinating isn't it. Swallows, House Martins & Swifts are among my favourite birds. They are such a joy to watch :) Posted 10 years ago

The Western House Martin

The western house martin is a migratory passerine bird of the swallow family which breeds in Europe, north Africa and across the Palearctic; and winters in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical Asia. It feeds on insects which are caught in flight, and it migrates to climates where flying insects are plentiful.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

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Uploaded Jun 15, 2015. Captured Jun 10, 2015 11:52 in Peak District National Park, Gritstone Trail, Stockport, Cheshire East SK12 2NX, UK.

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