Thursday, July 23, 2009

Swallows

Swallows love barbed wire! Or... maybe they love the lands they surround! I don't know, but it sounds reasonable, so finding swallows can be pretty easy if you know where to look. Here are a few found on a particularly good day:



Adult Barn Swallow











Northern Rough-winged Swallow











Juvenile Barn Swallow
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8 comments:

  1. MontanagirlJuly 23, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Nice captures! So clear, and muted backgrounds.

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  2. RichardJuly 23, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Absolutely great pictures. I'm beginning to think you are another of my favorite blogs that just can't take a bad pictures. I know, for every one we see there are 20 we don't see but I'm sure happy to see the ones you keep.

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  3. SunnyJuly 23, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Super pictures. Great detail right down to the little web on the fence.
    Sunny :)

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  4. Tami WeingartnerJuly 23, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Positively pea green with envy over that adult barn swallow pic. When I'm out brush hogging they swoop and dive along with me all day. It's a feast for them. I don't think I've ever seen one sitting still. Really...just a great shot.

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  5. Ruth's Photo BlogJuly 23, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Your pictures show these swallows at their best.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  6. TinaJuly 24, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Gosh, I didn't really realize what a difference there was in plumage between the juvi and his ole man..quite stiking. Great shots!!

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  7. jalynn01July 24, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Swallows are pretty and I love to watch them... you caught a couple of beauties right here on the barbed wire.
    Such detail..... sigh!! Love it!

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  8. WendyJuly 24, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    These pictures are so gorgeous :) I hope someday I can take awesome pictures like yours! The rough-winged swallow looks all snuggly, heehee.

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