The swallow family that built their nest on my in-laws balcony returned a few weeks ago. These birds are obviously migratory birds and leave Italy for the winter but return in the spring. While watching a documentary last year I learned that these birds always return to their original nests. I was so glad to see that they had made the return trip this year.
However after about 2 weeks of their reappearance they have mysteriously dissappeared. I do hope that they are fine. Their presence in Italy has drastically declined in the past decade due to fewer places for the birds to nest and the removal of the nests from buildings in the country.
On the other hand the other very common bird in our area, the sparrow has also returned and has apparently this couple has built
their home under the roofing tiles of our neighbors house.
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I love sitting out on the balcony just as the sun goes down, and watching the "changing of the guard" - the swallows finish the last insects and head to their nests....the next wave of insects thinks it is safe to come out...then then in swoop the bats. Who needs TV?
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