Swallows

I took these pictures a couple of weeks ago, of a family of Swallows who have been living outside my house. They nested here last year too - it was so lovely to see them come back again this Summer. I counted five little beaks and have found myself watching them for ages. The Mum & Dad zipping back and forward to feed the babies. As I got out of the car this morning I saw the whole family fly out the nest. They'll be here for the summer and then back off to Africa for the Winter - What amazing little creatures!