I have been sailing under Acton Bridge on the River Weaver for a few weeks and have seen the Swallows nesting in the girders underneath.
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Acton Swing Bridge
I had the chance to get a closer look a couple of days ago and had a wander along the tow path.
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Most of the nests are over the water but this one was above the path...
...walkers and cyclists pass it by everyday... most of them probably don't even notice it.
I took a couple of images then carried on my way... from a distance I watched as the adults fed their young.
Swallows are all along the River Weaver and feeding alongside the Sand and House Martins.
They are nigh on impossible to capture in flight so it was nice to capture them on the wire.
Linking to Sky Watch Friday, Camera Critters and The Bird D'pot
Linking to Sky Watch Friday, Camera Critters and The Bird D'pot
23 comments:
Lovely shots. They're so cute.
Very cute photos of the birdies,AndreW!Well done!
Wonderful shots for the day, Andrew! I do love the birds!! Delightful! Have a great weekend!
A great post for the theme!
Well done!
How neat!!! Love the blue sky, also, with the lone swallow.
These are really nice photos of the bridge, river, swallows, and their nest. It's amazing that they can create a sturdy nest with small globs of mud. A bridge over a river is a perfect spot for them.
HI Andrew Lovely series of shots of the Swallows especially the babies pipping out of their nests. Margeret
What a great bridge to be born, cheers Andrew.
I like the second shot where you are getting the "look".
i think swallow babies are some of the CUTEST babies in birdland!
Pretty scenery and cute swallows. The second shot is my favorite! Have a happy weekend!
We have a couple that return to the side of the house each year. Nice to see your discovery Andrew. xo
Wow! I admit to being envious as I've been trying and trying to capture swallow shots at Jericho, with not even one photo to show for it. Such beautiful birds and you do them proud!
Sweet, wee ones!
Hi Andrew...So cute especially the second on love these little guys!!
Great shot of the adult too!!
Gracexx
What awesome shots! I love swallows! We have both the Barn and Tree Swallows around here.
How lovely! If people took more of an interest in their surroundings I'm sure they would be surprised as to what they would see! Great shots of possibly my favourite bird!
Great to see Andrew, wishing them luck as they'll soon be starting out on their first big adventure!...[;o)
I love swallows, they are awesome little birds, and they eat a heck of a lot of mosquito's, which I hate.
Those cute little faces peering out of the nest!
O what a delightful view of those little heads peeking out from the nest! And love the perspective of the swallow on the wire in the last photo!
Beautifully captured Andrew!
Love the babies peeping out.
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