Nesting Season Is Here Again
Along the stretch of coast between our home in Herne Bay and Birchington to the east, lies a sand/mud cliff rising almost vertically at the back of the beach. At this time of year, as reliable as clockwork, something happens here which makes this walk a little bit special. The colony of sand martins arrive here at the completion of their intercontinental migration, returning to their customary nesting holes in the sandy cliff. Nesting season from start to finish sees much activity, and from the nesting function itself through to so the frenzy of feeding feed the hatchlings.
That time is here, and Michaela caught some of the action on this video…make sure you have the volume turned up….
10 Comments
Annie Berger
Fun watching the great video of the sand martins’ annual migration to the cliff near you. Reminded me of the parrots Steven and I saw eating the clay on cliffs in the Amazon a few years ago.
MrsWayfarer
I love it! I can spend time watching something like this.
Andrew Petcher
With the weather so cold I am surprised that they didn’t turn round and go straight back.
Phil & Michaela
Yes exactly! I’m beginning to think there’s some super power at work here, one that takes an exception to pub gardens reopening…
Toonsarah
I’ve had that same thought!
Toonsarah
If you don’t mind me mixing my birds and my bees, that’s what I’d call a hive of activity! The video captures it beautifully 🙂
grandmisadventures
What a great catch of all the activity! How interesting that so many birds build their nests within the cliff face.
Phil & Michaela
We know, its fascinating to watch
Lookoom
I dream of being like them, changing places to live twice a year, if possible not always in the same place.
WanderingCanadians
You picked a great day to watch the birds. How awesome to have this spot so close to home.