SS15 wildlife watching

This blog was set up in mid-March 2020 during the emerging COVID-19 health crisis in the UK. It initially aimed to provide records of wildlife sightings and photographs from sites within walking distance of my home in the SS15 postcode area of Basildon in Essex during lockdown travel restrictions. Even though the pandemic has largely subsided, this blog continues to include my local wildlife sightings, my trips away from home plus some personal thoughts and reflections on other issues.

Friday, 17 September 2021

Record from my flat - Swallow

At 9:45 a.m. I saw a single Swallow inevitably flying in a southerly direction.

At this time of year, large numbers of this species are leaving the UK and undertaking a huge journey down through southern Europe, crossing the Mediterranean Sea, crossing the Sahara Desert and travelling down through the African savannahs to their wintering grounds in South Africa.

It is amazing to think that Swallows, a quintessential sign of a UK summer, will soon be flying amongst the big predators (Lions and Leopards) and the big grazers (Elephants and Giraffes).

Safe journey Swallows.

See you again in late March next year.