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”.)
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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
Barn Swallows Playin’ In The Mud
Barn Swallow Adult And Fledgling – Finally, Perfect Timing
Why Parent Barn Swallows Stuff Food So Far Down Throats Of Their Offspring
Adult Barn Swallows stuff insects so far down the throats of their youngsters that it can almost look like the young birds are trying to swallow the head of their parent.
Barn Swallows – Feeding Their Fledglings Isn’t An Exact Science
When a parent Barn Swallow stuffs food into the mouth of one of its fledglings it usually comes off flawlessly. But not always…