Swift behaviour

[markp]

This evening at about 9:30, I had two swifts chasing up and down the street screaming. They were flying below rooftop level, and every so often they would both fly up to the top of the wall under the gutter and land momentarily together before flying again. They did this at several locations in the street (four-storey victorian terrace).

What are they doing? Looking for nest sites?

[rossy]

Originally Posted by markp

This evening at about 9:30, I had two swifts chasing up and down the street screaming. They were flying below rooftop level, and every so often they would both fly up to the top of the wall under the gutter and land momentarily together before flying again. They did this at several locations in the street (four-storey victorian terrace).

What are they doing? Looking for nest sites?

yes more than likely, its typical swift behaviour, but its great to watch and listen too as they cant half shift . rossy.

[beech]

Agree with Mark and yourself, watched them doing this many times over the years at the nearby colony where I live. It is part of the courtship/display