Yes, Dear. Yes, Dear. No Dear ...
The Tree Swallows have returned to Newfoundland! We have nest boxes in the back yard and it is a complete joy just to sit on the patio and watch their antics as they get ready to breed for another year. These little birds have no fear of me at all. You may have seen the video I have here on Flickr where one hops on my outstretched finger and goes for ride. They haven't done that this year yet, but they have allowed me to get close enough to touch them.
Oh, and don't worry about the bird on the left. This shot is just a happy coincidence that I pulled from a burst mode of shots I took. It gives as good as it's receiving a few seconds later. But it struck me as kind of funny ... the poor bird looks like it's hanging its head ... dejected from the tongue lashing it's getting. :-)
Enjoy! Zoom in and have a closer look.
Oh, in case you were wondering why I didn't straighten this photo ... that is not a straight rail they are sitting on. It's actually oriented that way. It's curved.
Yes, Dear. Yes, Dear. No Dear ...
The Tree Swallows have returned to Newfoundland! We have nest boxes in the back yard and it is a complete joy just to sit on the patio and watch their antics as they get ready to breed for another year. These little birds have no fear of me at all. You may have seen the video I have here on Flickr where one hops on my outstretched finger and goes for ride. They haven't done that this year yet, but they have allowed me to get close enough to touch them.
Oh, and don't worry about the bird on the left. This shot is just a happy coincidence that I pulled from a burst mode of shots I took. It gives as good as it's receiving a few seconds later. But it struck me as kind of funny ... the poor bird looks like it's hanging its head ... dejected from the tongue lashing it's getting. :-)
Enjoy! Zoom in and have a closer look.
Oh, in case you were wondering why I didn't straighten this photo ... that is not a straight rail they are sitting on. It's actually oriented that way. It's curved.