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The Wet Woodland Bird Survey 
 
House Martin       Delichon urbica 
  
    | Appearance | 
    A
    compact black and white swallow-like bird, blue-black on the crown and back, with black
    wings and tail. It has a very prominent white rump and pure white underparts.   
    Size: 12-13cm tall  | 
   
  
    | Voice | 
    Harsh
    chirrup, quite unlike other swallow-like birds. | 
   
  
    | Habitat | 
    Towns
    and inland freshwater. | 
   
  
    | Food | 
    Flying
    insects. | 
   
  
    | Breeding Habits | 
    4-5
    eggs in a mud dome under the eaves of house roofs, nests in colonies. | 
   
  
    | Location in Wet Woodland | 
    A
    flock of around 10-15 birds very often fed on flying insects over the wet woodland. 
    Visible more often on dry, warmer days. | 
   
 
 
   
  
  
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