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“Swallow’s Apartment” Parent birds are busy elevating their youngsters Saga | NHK

In a village within the mountains of Saga City, there are numerous swallows nesting in a constructing that serves as a swallow’s house, and the guardian birds are very busy with elevating their chicks this yr.

In the warehouse owned by Mr. Sadanobu Sugiyama, a farmer in Fujimachi, Saga City, swallows come from the south from round March, and there are about 50 nests on the concrete beam.

Right now, the chicks are within the prime of parenting, and when the guardian birds come dwelling, the chicks open their mouths extensive to obtain meals bugs whereas chirping.

According to Mr. Sugiyama, this warehouse is normally used as a storage, however throughout this era, the automotive is parked in one other place in order that it doesn’t turn out to be a foothold for cats aiming for chicks.

Also, the shutters are half open in order that the guardian birds can go out and in even throughout a storm.

In mid-September, the swallows go away their acquainted flats and journey south.

Mr. Sugiyama stated, “It’s a big help for farmers because it eats pests. I think it’s cute to see chicks sticking their heads out of their nests.”

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