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.
A FAMILIAR MIGRANT VISITOR, that can be recognized in flight by its pointed wings and in the adult long tail streamers. But to photograph one is the problem as the adults rarely perch, and then it's on roadside wires, so this had to be taken on something natural !!!
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Barn Swallows flocking ahead of their migration. Near Water Valley, Alberta. Actually they might be Cliff Swallows.
A little more of bird porn. amorous barn swallows in the early morning light at Heinz National Wildlife Refuge.
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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.
(Eupetomena macroura) B28I6069 Brotas - Mata Atlantica - Brazil
Mata Atlantica Endemic Tour - Guide : Marcos Eugênio
Domestic drama at the Tree Swallow family.
explore / April 16th, 2016
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These baby swallows have an insatiable appetite, the parents are on the wing hunting all the daylight hours there’s available, their commitment is beautiful
Swallows found at Lake Victoria in Shepparton Australia, and urban wetland that is quite a hot spot for bird and animals. It has a tar or bitumen footpath walk that surrounds it, and makes it a very pleasant walk.
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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In Explore April 6, 2021 No. 392
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🎧 The Aural Inspiration *Ashton Nyte - This Isolation- * 🎧
Do your worst to hate
As you follow their goodbyes
Drift into the morning
Where the feeling never tires
Dressing in the cold
And you're fading like a smile
Swallow your confessions
As you cover up your eyes
Again
A broken promise
That old sensation
Keeps haunting you
Whenever you're alone
Standing at the edge
But the story never ends
Tearing out the pages
But it's useless to pretend
I turn on the radio
And hold your heart to mine
Dry those eyes and keep me close
The world can wait outside
Again
And you sent for this
This isolation
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CUREMORE / Voodoo Tribe / Wild Claws / GOLD
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^^Swallow^^ Noldor Elf Ear
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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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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