Tree Swallow

My Tree Swallows have returned! I first heard them Tuesday flying through the yard, scoping out their territory, and by Friday they were landing, calling, and inspecting the boxes. Friday, too, they and the Bluebirds started fighting. Last year, they shared, one pair of Bluebirds in one box, Tree Swallows another.

 

I assume these are the same Swallows as the last few years. This guy had no problem with my approaching him, chattering back as I spoke to him.

 

I had a fairly good photographing day yesterday, in the yard with my Swallows as well as along the river.

 

Thanks for Viewing. (Looks nice in Lightbox)

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