swallow

How do we know where swallows go?

Reach for the stars

In the old days, people couldn't understand where swallows disappeared to in winter. It was believed they'd flown to the moon. In fact, they'd only migrated!

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What does a swallow sound like?

Check it out!

You can easily recognise a swallow by its forked tail. It has a red throat and deep blue back.

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Where do swallows nest?

Drive thru

Swallows catch insects as they fly and only go to ground to pick up bits and bobs to build a nest.

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Where do swallows nest?

Good luck charm

Some people believed that a swallow nesting beneath the eaves of a house brought protection from lightning, fire and storms.

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