We were blessed this weekend with a visitation of swallows. These are five of the barn swallows (four are fledglings) who perched on our deck railing. Spread out further along the deck were a few more fledglings – I counted as many as seven at once. I think there were two clutches as I saw at least three parents feeding them at various times.
In the background, you can see the wetlands and a bit of the golf course that abut our yard. This is the best part of my world, the wildness that provides nature and wildlife a habitat, and us a closer encounter with it. My world is their home, as well as my own.
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Wren: I enjoyed the family series.
Thanks, FG – it was a treat for me, too.
Great that you caught all of those swallows still at one time.
I’m not sure I did – I think the camera shutter just clicked at the right second.
Wren, you have a lovely view!
A bit wetter than what you see out your windows, isn’t it?
How wonderful to live out in the open … critter land! Wonderful shot. Thank you!
Even the mosquitoes are worth it for times like this!
Thank you all for stopping by and for sharing my joy in the swallows. I do realize how extraordinary it was to have this extended opportunity to observe them, and revel in it.
We have plenty of birds around our little compound and I donot know their names. The only one I can tell is the Rainbow Lorikeets. It’s really nice to be surrounded by birds and listening to their own stories though we cannot understand their language. But their music is just too compelling to ignore. You are blessed to be visited by these wonderful creatures.
The same thing as I like about my world, 500 acres under my care all around me. Love your swallows, it is so nice when they nest under the eaves and bring their babies to show then off.
For someone who lives in the city, your world is a breath of fresh air to mine. Would love to have those birds as my visitors:) My world entry is up too.
How delightful to have the swallow fledglings right outside your door. Nice to have so much green around you.
the right place and the right time! well done!
How exciting! We have a phoebe nesting in our car port.
My Muskoka has critters galore.
How wonderful to capture these birds static. We get them flying around but always so quick.
I love Barn Swallows! The can dive bomb and still miss your head if you show some respect and back off! And their colors are spectacular.
Swallows make an art of flight. They are lovely. I like your thoughts about your home.
Oh how nice to be visited by these furry creatures.
What lovely shots of those really cute swallows and a lovely view as well! Marvelous!
Did they do a little dance you synchronized flying for you?
Beautiful your World. I like taking birds shots.
what a great capture wren…the little ones made me smile
i enjoy watching birds in my world…they are so sweet.
have a lovely evening.
I think it’s so wonderful to share a home with wildlife. I love the shot.
How cute! Swallows and swifts are birds I like very much and I always enjoy watching them fly.
So cute, Wren. I get to see Cliff Swallows growing up at work but I haven’t gotten to be hear Barn Swallows. Too cute!
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