Barn Swallows

In this "new" home we have had visitors for the last few months. A couple of barn swallows. They are lovely in theory. A place for birds to take shelter, have babies- what could be sweeter?

Well, I tell you their poop is not so sweet. They poo on everything! Forget sitting on the back porch, their home, they poo on the chairs, table, grill, anything they can find, really.

When I went out to feed the dogs this morning, at 530, they were not in their nests. They haven't been around all day either. Could it be true? Could they really be gone?

I hate to admit this, but I would like to make it where they won't come back. In the meantime, I'll be power washing.......