handrew

We have had swallows nesting in our garage in Sai Kung. Four chicks fledged last week and they have returned to roost occasionally especially if it is raining. My wife saw two in there yesterday. They seemed oblivious to all the comings and goings each day. Do swallows have more than one brood?

Andrew

handrew

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Original posted by Sze at 26/06/2010 21:40


Hi Andrew,

First, Thank you very much for your concern of Barn Swallow!

In Hong Kong, if the 1st broods of chicks fledging before mid of May, the Barn Swallow parent can raise 2nd brood of chicks ...

Hi Sze,

thanks for the information. It seems unlikely we will get a second brood. We greatly enjoyed following the progress of our swallow family and we hope they return next year. They are still sheltering from the rain today!

Andrew

[ Last edited by handrew at 27/06/2010 15:27 ]