My little adopted swift chick is plumping up and exercising its wings - a whole 35 gms heavy now, it was just 27 gm when found.

They need to be in the 40s to migrate to Africa, but there is time yet - and I am feeding wax moth larvae - the insectivorous bird eqivalent of cream cakes, I think.

I have booked the van, I'm finding the necessary items for cooking and sleeping, the weather is totally glorious - pack sun screen and insect repellant - July is always so busy.!!