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Writing tagged: ‘swallows’

Swallow
Swallow.

Snapping at swallows

My dad's dog and I both pursue swallows in our own way.

Published 16-Jul-2015
Filed under: Writing Tags: birds, Calder Valley, dogs, Hebden Bridge, photography, proto-sidelines, swallows, Yorkshire
Swallow
Swallow hunting for flies above the field in front of our house.

Getting jittery about swallows

It's getting to that time of year again. Swallows are on their way.

Published 27-Feb-2015
Filed under: Writing Tags: birds, Calder Valley, Hebden Bridge, Italy, proto-sidelines, swallows, the Moor
Sea mist
Sea mist, early morning, Anglesey

Back-endish

How a mere week can make a big difference in the natural world.

Published 27-Sep-2014
Filed under: Articles, Featured Writing, Published Pieces, Writing Tags: Anglesey, autumn, birds, Caught by the River, favourite places, gannets, geese, guillemots, gulls, house martins, sloes, swallows, Wales, wheatears

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