Swift half news - 15th June 2010

• The larger of the two swiftlets is developing some darker feathers at last and has opened its eyes after over a week of having them closed. Lazy get.
• The smaller has its eyes closed still I think and is a day or two behind in development than its sibling.
• I found two dead garden chafers (not my photo and doesn't really do the colour of these things any justice) in the garden this afternoon (I've not seen these beautifully-coloured beetles before, so I'll keep my eyes out for live ones emerging at dusk).
• My Uncle Ruary appeared on BBC Springwatch tonight, talking with his friend Chris Packham, about Ruary's passion for odonates - a real treat to watch - hope you caught it!