Anyone else missing the barn swallows?

Fish'n John · 05-14-2013, 09:06 AM

They usually show up on Winni between April 11 -20 according to the NH Audubon, but I have seen none on the north west end of the lake. This year I got my swallow house out early enough to try to coax some in. Usually by now there are swarms of them diving on the black flies. Is anyone else seeing them on the lake?

Water Camper · 05-14-2013, 06:39 PM

Saw a few playing in the air over our landing on Paugus Bay this past Saturday and Sunday.
Sue

Fish'n John · 05-14-2013, 11:12 PM

Good to hear that they are still somewhere on the lake. I wonder why the numbers are down, at least in our area?

webmaster · 05-16-2013, 06:09 AM

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Chickie · 05-16-2013, 06:45 AM

I don't see barn swallows here generally, but lots of tree swallows. They returned in mid April, making their presence known the moment they flew in - very busy and chatty little characters. I always have a pair nesting in my bluebird house, where several prospective renters vie for the privilege of taking up residence every year. Once a pair wins the battle and moves in, they are fierce protectors and love to dive bomb anyone who comes near - man or beast.

05-14-2013, 09:06 AM	#1
Fish'n John Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ferry Shores, Lake Winnipesaukee Posts: 17 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Anyone else missing the barn swallows? They usually show up on Winni between April 11 -20 according to the NH Audubon, but I have seen none on the north west end of the lake. This year I got my swallow house out early enough to try to coax some in. Usually by now there are swarms of them diving on the black flies. Is anyone else seeing them on the lake?

05-14-2013, 06:39 PM	#2
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 450 Thanks: 10 Thanked 206 Times in 88 Posts	A few in Laconia Saw a few playing in the air over our landing on Paugus Bay this past Saturday and Sunday. Sue

05-16-2013, 06:45 AM	#5
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	Swallows I don't see barn swallows here generally, but lots of tree swallows. They returned in mid April, making their presence known the moment they flew in - very busy and chatty little characters. I always have a pair nesting in my bluebird house, where several prospective renters vie for the privilege of taking up residence every year. Once a pair wins the battle and moves in, they are fierce protectors and love to dive bomb anyone who comes near - man or beast.

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05-14-2013, 11:12 PM	#3
Fish'n John Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ferry Shores, Lake Winnipesaukee Posts: 17 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Good to hear that they are still somewhere on the lake. I wonder why the numbers are down, at least in our area?

05-16-2013, 06:09 AM	#4
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