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Originally Posted by John 
Has anyone else ever seen a Leucistic Martin or Swallow?
John
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I got quite excited during the 2007 migration in Sept/Oct when a white swallow arrived at the farm and stayed for a couple of days. It was with many others hunting insects around the cattle in the fields outside my house.
I was actually so excited, that for the first time ever, I decided to contact the RSPB. I was surprised at the general disinterest to be honest, anyway they suggested I phone their representative somewhere around the south east coast and gave me his number. (I do hope he's a member here
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I told him that I was telephoning so that maybe others would be able to keep an eye open and see it as it made its way southward, well it was a first for me. The man was most indignant, apparently having his dinner, it was the first and last time I ever notify the RSPB about anything.
Anyway John, as you can see, the answer is yes someone has seen a leucistic swallow.