Lusksville, Québec

Amherst Island, Ontario

Tree Swallow perched on a snow fence post in the Gillies Lake Conservation Area in Tisdale Township in the City of Timmins in Northeastern Ontario Canada

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Two Tree Swallows discussing 'whose branch is this anyway'.

Tree Swallows have a discussion. Dixon Meadow Preserve - Dixon Meadow House, Lafayette Hill, PA

Tree Swallow

'Handsome aerialists with deep-blue iridescent backs and clean white fronts.'

www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/tree_swallow

Isle Lake Alberta.

Tree Swallows having another squabble about something or another.

A once in a lifetime moment.

The Tree swallow is very common bird here. This, on the other hand is very uncommon, a Tree Swallow nest in a tree not a box. I found it by accident, Standing less then two feet away, I heard a noise, looked down and these little ones thought I was Mom. Of course, I backed up and waited for mom. She's got to be tired. All day long was in flight and feeding them, all five. The nest was less then 3 feet from the ground and 10 feet from a popular walking path.

My fever has gone from 101.5 to 100.5. I lost a degree, My gut is still killing me. I wish this would pass, would end. I am miserable. I woke after only an hour of sleep (I have been sleeping a lot during the day), and thought I out to post something. I'll be back to commenting in a couple days. Right now it's best for me to be in bed as much as possible.

Thanks for Viewing.

a tree swallow flying by with a beautiful white feather in its bill

Male Tree Swallow in all his glory trying to impress the local females.

These two tree swallows were having a nice visit just outside the nesting hole. Neighbor dropping by?

Tree Swallow

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Greatly appreciated!! :)

Photographed at McNary National Wildlife Refuge, Two Rivers Unit. IMG_1366

TREE SWALLOW

A juvenile tree swallow (I think) surveys its surroundings from atop a piece of tube framing for a tent structure. There were quite a few "juvies" that hung around this area, and every night when we walked by they happily posed for us, unafraid of our getting closer (still from a respectful distance) for a better look to observe their cuteness.

Thanks you so much for your views and comments!

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Juvenile Tree Swallow's at Peace Valley Park, New Britain PA.

Same day, during heavier rain. I liked how this bird's left wing has crashed into a large raindrop, shattering it into little droplets.

Northern Wisconsin

Adult Tree Swallow feeding it's young. The nest is in a hollow in a tree a few feet off the ground. The next day they all fledged. Bucks County PA.

Magee Marsh, Lucas County, Ohio

Being newish to bird photography provides a lot of opportunity to learn new things. I have now learned that I will need LOTS of practice in photographing a swallow in flight LOL. For now, I'll just post him sitting.

They're Back

Tree Swallow

[Tachycineta bicolor]

New Britain, PA

TREE SWALLOW

I say hopeful because I was really excited to see the return of the Tree Swallows to our yard. We have had them nesting for 5 years until last year when magpies tried to nest in our tree. We were removing sticks for nearly 2 months so they wouldn't nest here hoping that the swallows would return. Eventually they gave up but probably scared the swallows away.

This year has been completely different in the swallow's behavior. They flew around, came to the box with a few dried grasses and a single feather but did not stay inside very long. But what is most confusing is that we saw them mate but, previously, have never seen them mate until the nest was done. It seemed like this swallow just didn't know what to do! It is getting late now so I am not sure if we will be successful this year and will just have to wait and see. Taken in my back yard in Calgary, Alberta. Canon R5

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I will be off Flickr for a few days.

An update on the swallows that we were hoping would nest in our yard again. After being away for a few days, there was no more activity in the box that we have in our yard so it looks like this year will be unsuccessful. Their behavior seemed very different right from the beginning, so it looks like we will hope for next year.

Tree Swallow

Montgomery County, PA

Luskville, Québec

Tree Swallow perched on a snow fence post in the Gillies Lake Conservation Area in the City of Timmins in Northeastern Ontario Canada

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These two tree swallows preened and turned to one another occasionally with beaks wide. My husband built two nesting boxes with small nesting cavities made to specifications.

Nesting box instructions:

nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/

Thanks for looking.

Increased size for those using small devices to see. Larger view: www.flickr.com/photos/jan-timmons/51988670596/sizes/k/

#StandwithUkraine

Male Tree Swallow checking me out.

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This tree swallow had just plucked a snack off the surface of the water, and here is shifting it into position for final swallowing, even as it maintained its pullet path.

They all have fledged as of yesterday. Backyard Isle Lake

Their back again and fighting over the nest boxes. Isle Lake Alberta

Adult tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor, Hirundinidae) on display in the marsh.

The weathered wood with a rusty bolt is an old sign post.

The tinge of reddish-pink in the background bokeh derives from the presence of red-osier dogwood (Cornus sericea, Cornaceae) with their leafless crimson stems.

Uihlein Waterfowl Production Area

Leopold Wetland Management District

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Winnebago County, Wisconsin

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Looking rather sheepish, the one on the left appears to be on the receiving end of a dressing down. I believe the vocal one is an adult undergoing a moult.

Magee Marsh, Lucas County, Ohio

Every year we visit this farm to watch the Osprey nest. Unfortunately the nest was knocked down by a storm.

The farming family decided to place Tree Swallow nesting boxes along the edge of the farm and they are teaming with birds!

I'll be back ;D

Under lockdown again - decided to drop by my favorite park close to home. There I saw a group of Tree Swallows busy setting up nests on this glorious Spring day. While this one was busy bringing in nesting materials his/her partner sat on a nearby tree preening, stretching and pretending to be busy.

We have 7 different types of swallows on Vancouver Island.

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Purple Martin

Tree Swallow

Violet-green Swallow

Bank Swallow

Barn Swallow

Cliff Swallow

They are all pretty active right now, catching insects and building nest. Let's see if I can find them all before the end of the Summer.

Canon FD300mm f/2.8 and x1.4 extender