Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Wild Bird Wednesday


Barn Swallow

I spotted this young Barn Swallow while walking around Round Lake with my friend.  I am pretty sure he is a fledgling as he occasionally went into the wing fluttering, food begging mode.  Barn Swallows are beautiful and they eat flying insects i.e. mosquitoes, so they are always a welcome sight.

Andrea 

11 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

What an absolute cutie, Great captures.

Michelle said...

He is a serious looking sort.

Sylvia K said...

Ah, a cutie indeed!! And a great capture, Andrea!!

alp said...

Estupendas imágenes...muy bonitas..un saludo desde Murcia....

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

He is very beautiful.

Liz Needle said...

What a sweet little fellow. You don't usually see them sitting around doing nothing. We have Welcome Swallows which are very similar to the barn Swallow.

Ida said...

What a pretty bird. It looks so serious in that first shot.

NatureFootstep said...

barn swallows are wonderful birds and so fun to watch. I have never seen one in a branch like this with berries. But, I have seen them feed the young in flight. That´s pretty cool !

eileeninmd said...

I love the sweet swallows, they are adorable birds. Great shots.

Edna B said...

Great photos! I don't think I've ever seen a barn swallow. What a beautiful bird! Hugs, Edna B.

Stewart M said...

Very nice picture. I have my eye on a site where our Welcome Swallows (very similar species) seem to be interested in nesting - if they nest there, I should be able to get some shots like these.

Cheers - Stewart M - (still in) Jakarta

PS: did you get the email about 'life rings' and kittiwakes?

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