Only seen a few so far in Worcestershire, flying high, not sticking around. Loads of house martins and a couple of swallows on the farm. Loved to see them (and hear them!) back in Surrey when they came over. Bit of an indictment that they need something like this to hopefully give them a boost. Surely it would be better to address the habitat loss and presumably loss of insect food behind their decline though... Also I liked the juxtaposition of
'Councillor Gordon Jackson, Chairman of Surrey Hills Trust Fund, said: "Providing habitat for our wonderful wildlife to thrive across the Surrey Hills is at the heart of our Trust Fund's mission.'
with
'Related articles: 'Unlawful act of trespass': Traveller encampment remains on land opposite school in Effingham'