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This swallow decline/change is certainly of wider scope that just WA. As a kid in CA I went to Caswell State Park, which is in the Sac-Jouquin Delta, in the early 60s. Saw all 5 species of swallowe in abundance and all nesting. When I reported this when I first got on e-bird, I put them in as an historical observation. I was called out for either the Bank or Rough-winged (I forget which) because they aren't there any more. More recently (2010s) I reported a Cliff Swallow from the Yolo Bypass, outside of Sacramento. Again, called out because at that time of year Cave Swallows are apparently more likely. Lots of long-term changes going on.
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<span class="signature-truncate"><span class="signature-truncate">Hal Michael<br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Board of Directors, </span><a style="font-size: 12pt;" href="http://ecowb.org/">Ecologists Without Borders</a></span></span>
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On 07/22/2024 5:05 PM PDT Mary Forrester via Tweeters <tweeters@u.washington.edu> wrote:
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">I live in Tukwila & spend a lot of time on the Green River trail. During this year, like many other Tweeters, I've also noticed a large decrease in the number of violet green & barn swallows, as well as more rough winged swallows. At the same time, I have also seen many more house sparrows. Anything we can do to discourage the house sparrows would, I think, be worth the effort.</span>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Mary Forrester</span>
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