Travelling home from work tonight I spotted my first Swallows of 2014... only a few but wonderful to see.
These images are from last summer... along the River Weaver.
Juvenile captured during June 2013...
...there were plenty of nests under Acton Bridge swing bridge last year.
Hopefully more of the same this summer.
Wild Bird Wednesday
Hopefully more of the same this summer.
Wild Bird Wednesday
25 comments:
i think they are some of the cuties baby birds ever. :)
Such special images to celebrate the return of those beloved winged friends!
The juvenile is out of this world. Never seen a bird portrait like that!
How wonderful! Swallows have been seen in Helsinki too.
Like you, I love the Barn Swallow. They are voracious insect eaters and keep our air clear of mosquitos during the summer months. Our's are not back yet and I am glad because it is still uncommonly cold here. Beautiful pictures.
Andrea @ Form The Sol
Hi Andrew... I am still alive ; )
It is so exciting to see the birds return!!
Love these photo's ..the babies are so cute!!
Gracexx
Beautiful Swallow, and, I saw the first one today as well.
Great shots of nature's gems ~ beautiful birds for OWT ~ xoxo, artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Cute, cute, and MORE cute!!!
beautiful captures.
These are great shots of the Swallow.
Beautiful swallows, glad to see they are back.. Great shots, the juvie is cute!
Great photos! I laughed at the second one!
Drew, you saw your first welcome swallow and yesterday, in the middle of autumn, I snapped one singing it's heart above my head. Nature here is confused and reacting as though it were spring rather than autumn, bulbs popping up and roses in full bloom as well as fruit trees.
It's always great when they stay still for a photo op. Nicely done. :)
Beautiful bird.
lovely to see Andrew and they're great little birds to watch being busy collecting mud to make their nest; they work so darn hard ...one teeny beak-full and then fly from mud-source back to nest ..
Hi Andrew Brilliant bird shots. I have not seen one yet.
Oh I adore Swallows and some of the species for around here are returning as well. Great share here Andrew~
Spring is a beautiful season. Beautiful photos
;-)
Céline & Philippe
Beautiful birds, I love watching them dart around.
Now you know it is really Spring.
Such beautiful captures! Swallows are such joyful birds. xo Karen
Not many here yet Andrew. All those cold northerlies!
How lucky you are, No swallow has been spotted here …yet! lovely pictures!
I was down on the coast today - large numbers of Welcome Swallows were gathering ready for the trip north! We had at least 100 around the house - 15 minutes later, none!
Nice pictures of your first of the year.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
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