Lee Mount Swifts

Swifts have gone - well just about! After c40 daily throughout the summer over Lee Mount and lower Ovenden, the vast majority have gone. Only two left over the last two days. There will be others passing through I suspect for a week or two but always feel a bit of sadness when they go. Will look forward to seeing them again next year. Numbers in the summer around the area seem to be consistant with recent years which would suggest they are just about holding their own locally.

Also of interest - Peregrines seem to be passing over almost daily, mostly in an evening and probably going to traditional roosting sites.