Trish Polis Swim School

27/08/2026

30/05/2026

🐦🌾 Incredible Facts About Swallows And Their Long Journeys 🌾🐦

1️⃣ Swallows spend most of their time in flight
They eat, drink, and hunt insects while flying and can travel hundreds of kilometers in a single day during migration periods.

2️⃣ Many swallows return to the same nest every year
These birds often come back to familiar nesting sites after traveling thousands of kilometers across continents.

3️⃣ They help control insect populations naturally
A single swallow can consume huge numbers of flying insects such as mosquitoes, gnats, and aphids every day.

4️⃣ Their flight behavior can predict weather changes
Before rain, insects fly lower because of changing air pressure. Swallows follow them closer to the ground, which is why low-flying swallows often signal incoming rain.

5️⃣ Their migrations are extraordinary for their size
Some swallows travel between Europe and Africa twice each year despite weighing only a few grams.

6️⃣ Swallow populations are declining in many regions
Loss of nesting areas, modern building designs, pesticides, and declining insect populations are affecting their survival.

7️⃣ Swallows are highly adapted aerial hunters
Their long wings and forked tails allow fast turns and precise movement while catching insects in midair.

🌿 Swallows are not only symbols of summer and migration. They are also important natural insect controllers and indicators of environmental health.

20/05/2026

03/05/2026

LAYERS OF PROTECTION — Water safety isn’t just during swim time. Each layer should be used together when in or around water to help reduce the risk of drowning. You never know which layer will save a life. Find a USSSA Swim School near you: https://usswimschools.org/find-a-school/

24/03/2026

Congratulations to Jessica Thompson on setting a new Africa record for the 50m backstroke of 27.67.