[birdky] Campbell Co. Bank Swallow update
- From: frankrenfrow@xxxxxxx
- To: birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:01:57 -0400
The Bank Swallow nesting colony at Dayton, KY?has grown rapidly since my last
post on Monday. There were only about 6 or 7 nest holes visible, now I can
count at least 38. There is a flurry of activity in and out of the holes, with
probably at least 60 Bank Swallows present. The nests are all in the sand/mud
bank between the boat lift and the river. In 2007 they were in the mostly mud
bank between the boat ramp and the boat lift. I hope the river doesn't rise, if
it goes up another 8-12 feet or so the nests will all be covered. Also present
1 Green Heron, 2 fledgling Tree Swallows, 20 Barn Swallows, 1 Rough-winged
Swallow, 2 Willow Flycatchers, 2 Yellow Warblers. I could not relocate the
Spotted Sandpipers on this visit.
Frank Renfrow
Fort Thomas, KY
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