Hirondelle

We woke to beautiful sunshine yesterday, so I opened up the double doors to the front of the house and let the warm air sweep through. We had a real buzz in our step, keen to get on. Brian had already gone outside to set himself up for a day of grouting the stonework and I was just sorting a few bits out in the house. As I walked into the kitchen I was greeted by a beautiful, graceful ‘hirondelle’. I think it is either a house Martin or swallow, I’m not quite sure, hopefully someone will know. Either way it could not stay in the kitchen. I called Brian in to help out. Our initial thought was to steer him toward the front doors, but although he wasn’t panicked, there were a lot of obstacles to that route and success would be tricky, so instead we opened the windows in the kitchen and he happily swooped away.

I’m sure we will see him again, as he has a mate and they are looking to nest once more in the barn.