Archive for Saturday, June 28, 2003
Outdoors: Briefs
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Colorado is fortunate to be the summer home for many species of migratory birds, including several species of swallows, notably the barn swallow and cliff swallow.
These small, industrious birds are chiefly known for two things: eating millions of insects each summer and building mud nests on the sides of buildings, bridges and man-made overhangs.
Swallows typically winter in southern climates, as far south as Central and South America. They return to Colorado and other northern states and provinces in spring -- although legend of San Juan Capistrano states they return punctually in March, in Colorado it can be as early as February or as late as June, depending on the weather.
During the mud season between April and June, the birds are often busy building and repairing nests.
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