There is a second bank swallow colony at the Martin-Marietta gravel pit on
Cook Road near Spring Valley.  This colony is directly opposite the main
entrance to the pit on Cook Road, near the intersection of SR 42 and
Centerville Road.  This colony is in a bank, easily visible from the road,
in a section of the pit that is actively being excavated, so unfortunately
this colony may not come to a good end.  I spoke with the pit manager about
the other colony in a big sandpile; he was very approachable and told me
they did not have plans to disturb the pile any time soon.  Not sure the
news will be so positive about this most recent colony, but if anyone is
interested in photographing or shooting video of these swallows, now would
be the time.

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