Following Britain's swallows throughout the summer, and through their breeding season.
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Migration
The swallows are on their way, an epic 8,000 mile flight from South Africa. They're off!
Arrival
From the tip of Cornwall to the coasts of Scotland, the swallows are arriving home.
Nesting
Swallows are building their nests and we are peering in.
Feeding
The chicks have arrived and they need feeding. What's for dinner?
Fledging
Fledglings are learning to fly and avoid predators, like the sparrowhawk.
Leaving
Listeners say a bittersweet goodbye to swallows as they leave our shore.