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Hello All, The cliff swallows returned to the Halifax International airport a few days early this year, likely due to the easy winter. I first saw a few on May 4th. They usually don't arrive until the second week of May. They built 25 nests at 3 adjacent sites. Even with the early start, fledging took place about as usual on July 28 & 29. In previous years once the nests were abandoned the birds left the area and were not seen again. This year however, the cliffs joined by a few barn swallows, which nest in small numbers in the cargo building, have been gathering in mass for the last few days. Today, August 7th, I counted 150+ swallows hanging around the cargo building. At least 95% were cliff swallows. The siding on the building provides small ledges where the birds like to roost, seemingly enjoying the warmth of the sun. This is not where they nested. I am a bit puzzeled as to where this number of birds came from. Either this breeding season was extremely good for the 25 pairs (about 4 offspring per pair) or there were more nests than I have found or birds have congregated from other areas. All the Best, Dennis Hippern (DHH) Cole Harbour (P.S. Who has the airport in their square?) _________________________________________________________________ Play Q6 for your chance to WIN great prizes. http://q6trivia.imagine-live.com/enca/landing
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