House Martin
House Martin

Like Barn Swallow, the House Martin does not spend a lot of time on the ground, and can be seen flying or sitting on electric cables. It is slightly smaller than the Barn Swallow with a shorter forked tail. It passes through Cyprus during migration but many stay there to nest.

Location: Paphos, Cyprus

Photographer: Dave Saunders

House Martin

Like Barn Swallow, the House Martin does not spend a lot of time on the ground, and can be seen flying or sitting on electric cables. It is slightly smaller than the Barn Swallow with a shorter forked tail. It passes through Cyprus during migration but many stay there to nest.

Location: Paphos, Cyprus

Photographer: Dave Saunders