Almost a late Swallow

As I was going to get closer to these young Swallows for a sharper shot there was an alarm call from an adult Swallow and they were gone.

For a second I thought it was about me but it was a large female Sparrowhawk after a Swallow for afternoon tea.

It was quite a sight and suddenly the sky was full of birds mobbing the Sparrowhawk well over hundred small birds - mixed flock of finches, pipits and others.

The Sparrowhawk either deserted its prey or left empty clawed

These young  Swallows were still begging to be fed so its likely they will be around for a few more days.   Our local House Martins appear to have migrated and there were many more bred this year than in recent times.