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Subject: a question about swallows Author: Janette [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Wednesday 17 June, 2009 01:57:17 Hi Horatio My husband Brian and I both so enjoyed your book A Single Swallow. He heard you on the radio and we just had to get the book. We live up in the Perthshire hills and usually have quite a population of swallows. We watch the young ones have their flying lessons before they all gather on the wires then take off for the winter. We look out for them in Spring as avidly as we listen for our first cuckoo. 3 years ago a pair of swallows built a nest on the front of our summer house - the first attempt fell off, but they persevered and went on to have two clutches of chicks. We always wondered if it was the same pair returning. Anyway, this summer we've had a bit of a disaster - The pair appeared, flirted and courted, did some repairs to the nest and we thought all was well, but then 2 weeks ago our male disappeared. You've no idea how poignant your book title is to us now, as we watch our single swallow - the lone female - sit and chatter on the wires. She's there every day from first light to dusk - and seems to be keeping an eye on the nest, but her partner is gone. We're so sad for her. Brian checked the nest and found cold, abandoned eggs. Do you know if this is a common occurence? And is she likely to find another suitor before the end of the summer? Time seems to be running out for her. Thanks for writing such a beautiful, absorbing book - we feel inspired to try your other books now too! All the very best, Janette & Brian Kidd [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]