— SWALLOWS & MARTINS (Hirundinidae) —
SWALLOW (Hirundo rustica) - Hirondelle rustique
A common species found at low altitude nesting around farms, attracted by the flying insects. The pretty little chirping song is often delivered from birds perched on overhead wires:
HOUSE MARTIN (Delichon urbicum) - Hirondelle de fenêtre
Usually associated with human habitation where it builds its nest, House Martins live a colonial life where songs and calls are an important means of both keeping contact and defending your small “patch”: