Sand Martin
Sand Martin

Sand martins are the smallest of the European martins and swallows, and are agile fliers, feeding mainly over water. They will perch on overhead wires or branches. They migrate to the UK in Spring/ Summer from African wintering grounds. This image was taken at Rutland Water.

Location: Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Lyndon Nature Reserve

Photographer: Dave Saunders

Sand Martin

Sand martins are the smallest of the European martins and swallows, and are agile fliers, feeding mainly over water. They will perch on overhead wires or branches. They migrate to the UK in Spring/ Summer from African wintering grounds. This image was taken at Rutland Water.

Location: Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Lyndon Nature Reserve

Photographer: Dave Saunders