Male Belted Kingfisher Reacting To A Swallow Attack
His reactions seemed a little overdramatic if you ask me. After all, kingfishers are 9 times larger (heavier) than Cliff Swallows.
Tag: barn swallow
The First Short-eared Owl I Ever Photographed
The day I realized that spending a king’s ransom on one of the best and most expensive birding lenses on the market hadn’t been a mistake.
A Sampling Of Recent Birds
Eastern Kingbird And Barn Swallow In Flight
In the past I’ve mentioned a strategy I often use for photographing songbirds in flight but I’ve never explained it.
More Belted Kingfisher Reactions To A Barn Swallow Attack
Same kingfisher and swallow as before but this time both the perch and background are different and the setting is much less cluttered.
Barn Swallow Repeatedly Attacking A Belted Kingfisher
A couple of weeks ago I documented a Belted Kingfisher being repeatedly attacked by a Barn Swallow. Yesterday morning it happened again but this time I managed to get the attacking swallow in several of the photos.
Barn Swallow Taking Off
Some might say it’s only a swallow but I like the image a lot (and I wouldn’t say “only”.)
Barn Swallow Adult And Recent Fledgling – Feeding Acrobatics
When adult swallows are feeding youngsters in flight their aerial maneuvers are usually precise. But occasionally someone screws up.
An Angry, Frustrated And Frightened Barn Swallow
Have you ever accidentally (or on purpose, c’mon – admit it!) had your fingers stuck together by superglue? If so this swallow knows how you felt.
Feeding Time For A Barn Swallow Fledgling
The Barn Swallow Version Of Deep Throat
An adult in flight feeding one of its fledglings. And let’s just say it’s being done enthusiastically by both participants.
Barn Swallows Gathering Mud For Their Nests
Yesterday it was Cliff Swallows. To continue the swallow theme, today it’s Barn Swallows playing in the mud.
Barn Swallow On Emergent Wild Rose
This recent Barn Swallow photo just might be my personal favorite of the species I’ve ever taken. It took me a while to come to that conclusion but the more I study it the more I like it.
Barn Swallow Feeding A Fledgling On The Wing
Photographing swallows in flight is one of the more difficult tasks I attempt as a bird photographer.
Barn Swallow In Flight Feeding A Fledgling
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The First Short-eared Owl I Ever Photographed
The day I realized that spending a king’s ransom on one of the best and most expensive birding lenses on the market hadn’t been a mistake.
A Sampling Of Recent Birds
Eastern Kingbird And Barn Swallow In Flight
In the past I’ve mentioned a strategy I often use for photographing songbirds in flight but I’ve never explained it.
More Belted Kingfisher Reactions To A Barn Swallow Attack
Same kingfisher and swallow as before but this time both the perch and background are different and the setting is much less cluttered.
Barn Swallow Repeatedly Attacking A Belted Kingfisher
A couple of weeks ago I documented a Belted Kingfisher being repeatedly attacked by a Barn Swallow. Yesterday morning it happened again but this time I managed to get the attacking swallow in several of the photos.
Barn Swallow Taking Off
Some might say it’s only a swallow but I like the image a lot (and I wouldn’t say “only”.)
Barn Swallow Adult And Recent Fledgling – Feeding Acrobatics
When adult swallows are feeding youngsters in flight their aerial maneuvers are usually precise. But occasionally someone screws up.
An Angry, Frustrated And Frightened Barn Swallow
Have you ever accidentally (or on purpose, c’mon – admit it!) had your fingers stuck together by superglue? If so this swallow knows how you felt.
Feeding Time For A Barn Swallow Fledgling
The Barn Swallow Version Of Deep Throat
An adult in flight feeding one of its fledglings. And let’s just say it’s being done enthusiastically by both participants.
Barn Swallows Gathering Mud For Their Nests
Yesterday it was Cliff Swallows. To continue the swallow theme, today it’s Barn Swallows playing in the mud.
Barn Swallow On Emergent Wild Rose
This recent Barn Swallow photo just might be my personal favorite of the species I’ve ever taken. It took me a while to come to that conclusion but the more I study it the more I like it.
Barn Swallow Feeding A Fledgling On The Wing
Photographing swallows in flight is one of the more difficult tasks I attempt as a bird photographer.
