Costa Maya area, Mexico (1 Viewer)

[AndyS56]

I think that both the Egrets are Snowy but not 100% sure so would appreciate confirmation (or correction).

The swallow is more difficult as this was the only angle I could shoot from. It seems to be quite grey so I'm wondering if it's either a Grey-breasted Martin or a Bank Swallow - or maybe neither. (Both photos of the same bird).

All help appreciated.

Andy

 

[Butty]

1-2. Snowy egret.
3-4.

swallow . . . seems to be quite grey so I'm wondering if it's either a Grey-breasted Martin or a Bank Swallow

It wouldn't be right to conclude any of this: the underparts are pretty much white (in shadow), which means the key feature of bank swallow isn't present. I take it to be juvenile mangrove swallow (sharply-divided dark/white plumage with little white line above lore).

 

[THE_FERN]

Mangrove swallow. The white line from beak to eye is distinctive

 

[Valéry Schollaert]

Snowy Egrets and Mangrove Swallow indeed.

 

[AndyS56]

Thanks all.