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I have very lucky to have a lovely pair of swallows nesting in my forge this year. They were busy as bees feeding their young. Swooping around above my head it was a pleasure to have the company while I was busy myself making utensil racks<\/a> for some clients.<\/p>\n

The pair raised 3 broods and the last of them were very late to leave. Mum and Dad had flown away in the first week of October. I took this picture in the second week of October and it was another week before they had gone. I hope they make it!<\/p>\n

It is inspirational to me when such a small bird can travel so far. If you are determined to succeed then anything is possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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