Cliff swallow March 27, 1953; Pindle no 5. A flock of about 25 bathing in a pond while at the wing. The birds hit the water the full length of the breast and glided on surface - flapping wings several times before getting free from surface. Watch spluttered over back. All flock did this at once. Always flew into wind over the surface of the water so as to rise readily after each dip. - Ripples in water very pronounced - not to be confused with drouking.