One of my favorite birds to observe, for their sharp speedy flying, their warbling whistles, and their irridescent blue on bright white feathers...
I found a couple of boxes bustling with activity, and got in close for some pics.
At the other end of the meadow, I could just make out a kestrel hovering over it's prey, before nose diving to earth for the kill...
That's not the only battle going on; their's an annual tug of war between the swallows and the bluebirds for ownership of the nesting boxes.
As one leaves the other lands and vice versa, sometimes with a split second confrontation during the transition.
But still peace seems to reign, even with the odd struggle for survival taking place all around.
The main thing about the annual Tree Swallow greet isn't just the bird watching. It's being out on the lively bright spring day, with the cool breeze, the warming sun and the fields alive with sound.
It's a refreshing break, from everything. Until it's time to fly again...
3 comments:
Tony, you got some great shots there. Put them in an Album and then enter it in a Contest. These were Excellant. You are definitly getting to Professional Grade! L.
Wow! I never realized swallows had such a blue glow and I've never seen a bluebird!
Glad you liked the pics Larry, I enjoyed taking them!
A couple fun-facts Mary: that blue sheen on the swallows changes until they're almost green by the end of summer; also, the west coast bluebirds are totally blue...
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