Yesterday we had dreadful weather. From the middle of the night until about 21.00 we had heavy rain, strong wind and it was cold. One of the adults was out all morning arriving back very wet at 14.00 with no food. They both went out late evening when the rain was stopping but again no food was brought back. This clip is just after the second one returned and the chicks demanding food but none offered.

Swifts are very adaptable and the chicks can survive for up to 4 days without food living on fat reserves.

This morning I ventured into the eves and managed 1 decent photo. It shows the head of the youngest on the right and the back of the older one showing the appearance of feathers. the wing feathers are developing well.

This clip this evening after a much better day, sun not too windy and warmer. Gives a good view of the pair of the chicks who are still obviously different sizes.