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Barn Swallow
Bird_Bill

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

Believe this guy is spending the summer with us here. Might look like he's burning daylight and ready to hit the dusty trail. Reality is, just took a dip and is preening & drying at a favorite station.
Habitat
Riparion Wetland
Location
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
Date taken
04/18/2012
Scientific name
Hirundo rustica
Equipment used
Pentax, Tamron
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
LOL he's just making sure you know which swallow you've got there Bill (it's obviously a sign for a horse barn, isn't it!!!)

A lovely capture this showing the beautiful iridescence.

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Supporter
Great lighting, focus, color, feather detail, eye contact, perch, and complimentary background. First-rate Bill!!!
 
Thanks for looking everyone. Sign is an equestrian trail marker. Not too many barns standing in flood plain.
 
Thanks Donny. Not sure what to make of that sign.
Wife said its maybe supposed to be a cowgirl.
 

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North America
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