Hi Amnonn. Thank you for the welcome. I know swifts will not dart into the first available hole they see, it may take years for them to nest in the boxes i have put up....if at all. I was encouraged when we had 1 swift land on the roof, and another land on the gutter, also several close passes. Since then we have had almost nothing. I still remain optimistic, and keep playing the CD. One qick quetion about the group ....i cannot see the messages i have posted, is there a reason for this (im a noob, i know) Many thanx. Kind regards. Dave
Unlike the way they fly, Patience is the key word when it comes to getting into a new nest.
Swifts are not in a rush to enter into new holes as they know well it's a one time chance.
Good luck!
Amnonn
From: Swallows-Martins-Swifts-Worldwide@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Swallows-Martins-Swifts-Worldwide@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 15:37 To: Swallows-Martins-Swifts-Worldwide@yahoogroups.com Subject: [SMS-Worldwide] Swifts
Hi all. Im am new to groups and new to helping swifts. Like all of you, I am keen to help these wonderful birds out the best way that i can. I have had loads of practical help from Edward Mayer, so many thanx for that. At the moment I have 6 nest boxes up, but as yet non occupied. It is still early to expect them all to be occupied i know, but am keeping my fingers crossed. The boxes have only been there a little over a week. Have had a few close fly bys, but not hitting as yet. I am playing the CD of swift calls everyday, but continuasly, as im trying not to annoy the beighbours. I will keep you updated on any further developments. Thanx. Ps....i dont think the Sparrowhawk perched on our chimney helped matters.
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