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A Summer of Swallows Episodes Available now

Leaving
Listeners say a bittersweet goodbye to swallows as they leave our shore.

Fledging
Fledglings are learning to fly and avoid predators, like the sparrowhawk.

Feeding
The chicks have arrived and they need feeding. What's for dinner?

Nesting
Swallows are building their nests and we are peering in.

Arrival
From the tip of Cornwall to the coasts of Scotland, the swallows are arriving home.

Migration
The swallows are on their way, an epic 8,000 mile flight from South Africa. They're off!

Trailer
Following Britain's swallows throughout the summer, and through their breeding season.