To me there seems to be a dire lack of Swallows this year, having only seen 8 in Ceredigion and it appears to be similar in North Pembrokeshire and Meirionydd. Making the most or the dry weather i have had 8 weeks of long walks in those 3 areas and have actually heard more Cuckoos than Swallows seen. Also the number of Swifts to Swallows i have observed is about 2 to 1 !!!
Dave Taylor