Swifts, Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins – how do you tell them apart?

They’re small, fast and easily confused. How do you tell Swifts, Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins apart? Firstly, Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins are all related; they are all Hirundines. Swifts have a similar style but are more closely related to Hummingbirds. They can be tricky to tell … Continue reading Swifts, Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins – how do you tell them apart?