Swallows, Martins & Swifts
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Swallow - Hirundo Rustica
The swallow, or 'barn swallow', is a common summer visitor, arriving in April and leaving in October. It builds mud and straw nests on ledges, often in farm buildings and outhouses, or under the eaves of houses. Swallows are widespread and common birds of farmland and open pasture near water. They are agile fliers, feeding on flying insects while on the wing. Before they migrate back to their wintering grounds in Africa, they can be seen gathering to roost in wetlands, particularly reedbeds.
The swallow is a glossy, dark blue-black above and white below, with a dark red forehead and throat, and a black band across its chest. It has a very long, forked tail. Often spotted perching on wires in small numbers.
Habitats
GrasslandHeathland and moorlandFreshwaterFarmlandCoastalWetlandsWoodlandTowns and gardens
Did you know?
Until the 19th century, people thought that the swallow hibernated over winter. Of course, we now know that it migrates to South Africa from the UK, undertaking a perilous journey, during which it is vulnerable to starvation and stormy weather.
Swallows symbolize anything from good luck, safe travels, happiness, and positivity. They are very social and people-friendly.
Swallow - Hirundo Rustica
The swallow, or 'barn swallow', is a common summer visitor, arriving in April and leaving in October. It builds mud and straw nests on ledges, often in farm buildings and outhouses, or under the eaves of houses. Swallows are widespread and common birds of farmland and open pasture near water. They are agile fliers, feeding on flying insects while on the wing. Before they migrate back to their wintering grounds in Africa, they can be seen gathering to roost in wetlands, particularly reedbeds.
The swallow is a glossy, dark blue-black above and white below, with a dark red forehead and throat, and a black band across its chest. It has a very long, forked tail. Often spotted perching on wires in small numbers.
Habitats
GrasslandHeathland and moorlandFreshwaterFarmlandCoastalWetlandsWoodlandTowns and gardens
Did you know?
Until the 19th century, people thought that the swallow hibernated over winter. Of course, we now know that it migrates to South Africa from the UK, undertaking a perilous journey, during which it is vulnerable to starvation and stormy weather.
once upon a dream . .
I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream.
I know you, that look in your eyes is so familiar a gleam
And I know it's true that visions are seldom all they seem; but if I know you, I know what you'll do. .
You'll love me at once, the way you did once upon a dream.
Swallow - Hirundo Rustica
The swallow, or 'barn swallow', is a common summer visitor, arriving in April and leaving in October. It builds mud and straw nests on ledges, often in farm buildings and outhouses, or under the eaves of houses. Swallows are widespread and common birds of farmland and open pasture near water. They are agile fliers, feeding on flying insects while on the wing. Before they migrate back to their wintering grounds in Africa, they can be seen gathering to roost in wetlands, particularly reedbeds.
The swallow is a glossy, dark blue-black above and white below, with a dark red forehead and throat, and a black band across its chest. It has a very long, forked tail. Often spotted perching on wires in small numbers.
Habitats
GrasslandHeathland and moorlandFreshwaterFarmlandCoastalWetlandsWoodlandTowns and gardens
Did you know?
Until the 19th century, people thought that the swallow hibernated over winter. Of course, we now know that it migrates to South Africa from the UK, undertaking a perilous journey, during which it is vulnerable to starvation and stormy weather.
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Tree swallows mating at the Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia. The male kept pulling feathers on female's head. I have never seen this behavior before (not that I am snooping on mating birds too often). Some crazy BDSM swallow sect.
A Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) rests on an old cattail head giving it a clear view of the surrounding marsh for any potential danger.
This wetland is located west of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.
22 June, 2022.
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A Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) relaxes on a weathered fencepost along a meadow east of Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
15 May, 2017.
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A Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) resting on an old barbed wire fence along a pasture near Beaverhill Lake east of Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
17 May, 2018.
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Our butterfly garden is attracting several Swallow Tails. They are big and at times I mistake them for a Goldfinch ;D
My hat is off to all my butterfly photographing friends. Dang, this is difficult even with a big lens - yikes!
Theme:
Thats buggy - find a bug and shoot it
A Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) lifts off the wire fence just as I was composing the image. This bird was along a fenced pasture east of Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
17 May, 2022.
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I looked up and it was there, soaring high over the tall trees at Corkscrew Swamp, and then it was gone. Actually, there were two of them, and I got a second quick look to snap this picture.
It was particularly exciting, an unexpected chance, because it was a life bird, and according to the park rangers, the first Swallow-tailed Kite observed this late winter/early Spring season.
Life bird photograph #223
Saw three of these lovely birds flying together last week and was very happy to capture a few low flying images.
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