swallow haiku

by on July 7, 2009

in birds,Close to Home

barn swallow fly-by feeding

Fledging is hard and
hungry work. Fly-by feeding
is love on the wing.

adult barn swallow feeding fledglings

{ 21 comments }

Fishing Guy July 10, 2009 at 8:44 pm

Wren: Neat capture.

Wren July 11, 2009 at 12:43 pm

It was fun just watching them, but I am glad some of the photos turned out OK.

Patrick July 8, 2009 at 8:56 pm

That was a good one
I enjoyed the pictures too
swallows are too cool

Wren July 9, 2009 at 6:48 am

Perfect response! :) Thanks.

Sandy July 8, 2009 at 4:51 pm

These photos are wonderful. So is the haiku. I guess I won’t complain anymore about putting a meal on the table.

Wren July 8, 2009 at 8:02 pm

It does put grocery stores and microwaves in perspective, doesn’t it?

Dawn Fine July 8, 2009 at 4:00 am

Such great shots! that last shot is precious..with the little fledgling calling out for food!

Wren July 8, 2009 at 8:03 pm

It was a wonderful few hours watching them. I felt truly fortunate.

Tabib July 8, 2009 at 1:00 am

Beautiful and you captured it nicely.

Wren July 8, 2009 at 8:03 pm

Thanks, Tabib!

scienceguy288 July 7, 2009 at 10:23 pm

I love those last two lines. Very true.

Wren July 8, 2009 at 8:04 pm

Thanks, Scienceguy. I used to play around with haiku, but haven’t for a while. It was fun to try my hand again.

Wren July 7, 2009 at 9:42 pm

Heather, Kathi, Deborah, Kat, & Sandi – Thank you all, so much! I was *so* pleased that I was able to catch some of the magic I saw outside my window, and even more so now that I am able to share with you who also enjoy the same magic. The haiku was an afterthought, and I have to admit I had to stop and sort out 5-7-5 vs 7-5-7. :)

SandyCarlson July 7, 2009 at 8:10 pm

Wonderful haiku; tender photos. Lovely.

Poetikat July 7, 2009 at 1:23 pm

I loved this! Both the photos and the exceptional haiku are memorable.

Kat

Deborah Godin July 7, 2009 at 12:39 pm

You’e outdone youself with these shots!! Never seen anything so charming!

Kathiesbirds July 7, 2009 at 11:38 am

I love this haiku! Perfect! It sums up love and motherhood and nature all in one sweet package!

Heather July 7, 2009 at 8:47 am

What wonderful moments you captured. A labor of love, to be sure.

Wren July 7, 2009 at 6:43 am

Bonnie, – Yes, I agree – the communication is quite clear.

Jayne – it was a magical morning, watching the brood hang out and be fed. I’ve never had such a good opportunity to observe them.

jayne July 7, 2009 at 6:18 am

How sweet! Mine are gone now. :c( They stayed around and even roosted under my porch for a wonderful week. I hope to see the next brood too.

Bonnie Bonsai July 7, 2009 at 5:42 am

Perfect capture of birdlings’ communication.

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