While walking the Riverwalk this morning, I spotted this male (?) Tree Swallow that appeared to be guarding one of the nest boxes recently put up along the Riverwalk. I was surprised how close I was able to get to the bird, within 15 feet or so. Got these two nice pictures.
1st of two pics of a Tree Swallow
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Tree Swallow guards nest box
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says ... on Tuesday, May 3 at 3:03 AM
Yep, Your Right ,Tree Swallows, I had them mixed up ?...should have know better, I started sharing info on the Lab, last year and have been watching birds for only 2 years so Im a Rookie still.
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says ... on Sunday, May 1 at 11:33 PM
According to Cornell Ornithology Center it is a Tree Swallow. My photo matches the photo they have on their web site. Barn swallows have a deeply forked tail and orangish color on the throat.
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says ... on Sunday, May 1 at 6:41 AM
Nice Pics , Its a Blue Barn Swallow, The Male and Femail look alot alike,Its the shape of their heads that tells them apart, The Femail has a smaller Rounder head...
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says ... on Saturday, Apr 30 at 9:13 PM
They are beautiful birds. My mom used to have a bird house that swallows would use every year... Had it hung up under their deck. That was close! the didn't seem to mind.
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