Subject: Re: Need advice on swallow box placement
Date: May 25 12:25:20 1996
From: Teresa Michelsen - tcmnem


I can confirm the following:

>My impression is that the swallows will check things out for a while, even
>a couple weeks, before starting nest building. I would interpret the fact
>that they are checking it out as a really good sign. Once they decide to
>build it will only take a day or two to build the nest. I'm not an expert
>on VG swallows, but it sounds promising from the couple years of
>experience I've had with my box. I recommend waiting for another week or
>so. You'll see them bringing grass when they start building. Good luck!

Last week I was one of the ones with the questions, as it seemed the
swallows just flew around over and over and never went in. Well, this week
they're in and bringing grass, just as it says here. Our two seem to have
separated from the rest of the flock and are hanging around our house more
during the day. I only hope this site will not prove too hot for them now
that the weather is getting warmer.

Relieved,
Teresa Michelsen

PS I'll be posting a trip report from Oregon (Malhuer +) soon