Escape

One of my current favourite pastimes when l get a spare minute or two is standing in the garden listening to the swallows.

l wasn't sure what they were at first, but l enjoyed their pleasant song as they perched high up on the TV aerials above. With the aid of my AA Book of Birds, l was able to put a name to them. On a hot, still summer's day the sound of their singing travelled for miles.

From early morning til sunset they have provided a musical soundtrack to the summer which has been just lovely.

Thanks, birdies!!

http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/s/swallow/...

Quote:  'l don't ask for the meaning of the song of a bird or the rising of the sun on a misty morning. There they are, and they are beautiful.'

                    Pete Hamill