The Wet Woodland Bird Survey
House Martin Delichon urbica
| Appearance | A
compact black and white swallow-like bird, blue-black on the crown and back, with black
wings and tail. It has a very prominent white rump and pure white underparts. Size: 12-13cm tall |
| Voice | Harsh chirrup, quite unlike other swallow-like birds. |
| Habitat | Towns and inland freshwater. |
| Food | Flying insects. |
| Breeding Habits | 4-5 eggs in a mud dome under the eaves of house roofs, nests in colonies. |
| Location in Wet Woodland | A flock of around 10-15 birds very often fed on flying insects over the wet woodland. Visible more often on dry, warmer days. |