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Breeding Swallow Survey 2004

In some areas of the country Swallows are doing well but in others, especially in the south and east, there have been recent declines in numbers. By filling in this form you are helping us to find out why. We are particularly interested in the number of breeding attempts made by each pair of Swallows. Please see the BTO website for information to help you fill in the form. If you have more than one pair of Swallows for which you have data to enter, click the 'Enter another nest' button on the thank-you page.

Please enter your name and address details below

You will only need to enter these details for each batch of nests you enter. We collect this information se we can send you updates on how the results are progressing and some initial findings. Filling in your details assumes you have read and are happy with the BTO Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement.

Forename(s):
 
Surame:
 
Address :
 
Postcode :
 
Email Address :
 

Please enter your swallow records below

In the table, please insert the date that you notice each event, the sex of the bird (if you can tell) and the number of eggs or young. Do not fill in any yellow boxes. All dates should be 'dd/mm/yyyy'.

Event  
Date
Sex
     
First bird arrives   Only indicate which sex the first bird is if you are sure.
See guidance notes
Paired up          
Event
No.
First brood
No.
Second brood
No.
Third brood
Started nest      
Nest completed      
Number of eggs      
Feeding commenced      
Number of young      
Droppings on floor      
Young fledged

If the Swallow nest is not withing one mile of your home, please provide the grid reference or postcode of the building where the site is

Grid reference:
(e.g. TF123789)
  OR Postcode:
(e.g. IP24 2PU)
 


    
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