Each of our birds of a feather collection are individually hand crafted to a high standard by our skilled glass blowers at our Langham Glass Studio in Norfolk.
Swallows are small birds with dark, glossy-blue backs, red throats, pale underparts and long tail streamers. Find out more
Swallow tattoos are considered to be a very old-college and traditional design, since they have been around for so many years and remain a pretty unisex choice! The tattoos having the swallow in the center of the design usually include many other elements – both from nature and the imagination – making them unique from […]
What’s better than one pair of nesting Tree Swallows? Lots of swallows nesting in one place in a nest box grid!; You ‘l l find nest box grids mentioned elsewhere on this web site, but since grids are one of the neatest things y ou c an do with Tree Swallows we think the topic deserve s a short page of its own.; We define a Tree Swallow nest box grid as a group of pole-mounted swallow
The word down comes from the Old Norse word dúnn, which had the same meaning as its modern equivalent. The down feather is considered to be the most “straightforward” of all feather types. It has a short or vestigial rachis (shaft), few barbs, and barbules that lack hooks. There are three types of down: natal down, body down and powder down.
General information on how to attract nesting bluebirds, including distinguishing nests and eggs of other cavity nesters, heat, dealing with house sparrows, data on bluebird trail.
Introduction to tree swallow nest box projects, scope and benefits from creating and managing projects in terms of learning and personal growth
Nesting Nest Placement. Tree Swallows nest in natural cavities of standing dead trees, old woodpecker cavities, or nest boxes. On occasion they nest in hollow stumps, building eaves, Wood Duck nest boxes, holes in the ground, old Cliff Swallow burrows, or other unconventional sites.
“The entire bird is used, and is mounted on wires and springs that permit the head and wings to be moved about in the most natural manner.” Harper’s Bazaar, 1875. One of the most debated accessories used in women’s fashions was the use of birds and bird feathers as a fashion ornament.
Feather Tattoos A bird’s feathers represents more than just gaudy plumage. In many cultures across the globe, feathers are believed hold spiritual power, as such, they are integral parts of many tribal rituals. From as far back as the early days of mankind, humans have always valued feathers for their beauty.
