Swift
Even trickier than a Swallow!!! Travelling at speeds of up to 31 metres per second (112 km/h : 70 mph) This is as good as I've got so far....not for want of trying! Knocked me dizzy. There were upwards of 30 swooping and diving around me for well over an hour. Just incredible to see.
They fascinate me as, other than when nesting, they spend their lives in the air, living on the insects caught in flight; they drink, feed, and often mate and sleep on the wing. Sometimes individuals can go 10 months without ever landing. No other bird spends as much of its life in flight...magical birds❤️
Swift
Even trickier than a Swallow!!! Travelling at speeds of up to 31 metres per second (112 km/h : 70 mph) This is as good as I've got so far....not for want of trying! Knocked me dizzy. There were upwards of 30 swooping and diving around me for well over an hour. Just incredible to see.
They fascinate me as, other than when nesting, they spend their lives in the air, living on the insects caught in flight; they drink, feed, and often mate and sleep on the wing. Sometimes individuals can go 10 months without ever landing. No other bird spends as much of its life in flight...magical birds❤️