Tom Campbell on Whidbey Island, WA asked how to keep Cliff Swal-
low nests from falling from the barn before the birds fledged.
I read recently in Arthur Cleveland Bent's life history of birds
series that Cliff Swallow nests fall more frequently from Barns
that are painted. Is yours? If its a problem with the soil type
some short strips of 1x1 or 1x2 wood might help. Good Luck!

Jim Flynn
Renton, WA
bf519 at scn.org