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House martin
As its name suggests, the house martin can be spotted nesting in the eaves of houses in our towns and villages. Its intricate mud nests take days to build and are often returned to and used in…
Nightjar
The easiest way to find out if the nocturnal and well-camouflaged nightjar is about is to listen out for its distinctive 'churring' call at dusk. A summer visitor, it is most numerous in…
Where to see sand martins
Sand martin
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.
Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack
Turn your winter walk into a wild adventure- hire a Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack!
Where to see a nightjar
House martins: An evening talk - Woolley Firs, Maidenhead, Thursday 11 March 2027
Join us for an evening talk to learn about House martins, why they are in decline, and what you can do to help.
Martins' Meadows Nature Reserve
These three meadows are among the few flower-rich hay meadows still left in Suffolk. As they have never been fertilised, sprayed or drained, the site supports a wide range of wildflowers. To…
An odyssey of tern research with Martin Perrow
In this engaging talk Martin Perrow will describe his research into the UK's tern population and his experiences of terns elsewhere.
Conservation conversations - All about sparrows, swifts and swallows
An informal, relaxed session exploring projects that support nesting swifts, house sparrows and starlings.
Swallow
Look out for the swallow performing great aerial feats as it catches its insect-prey on the wing. You may also see it perching on a wire, or roosting in a reedbed, as it makes its way back to…