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1st Swallow shot for 2008
christineredgate

1st Swallow shot for 2008 (Hirundo rustica)

This little one has flown all the way from Africa straight to the old lady's outhouse in our back alley.Incredible.She is only to be seen in the mornings ,sitting up in the sunshine.I just hope her partner does join up with her(could be a "he").
Habitat
Residential area(on a phone wire)
Location
Haverigg,Cumbria
Date taken
14/04/08
Scientific name
Hirundo rustica
Equipment used
40D,400F5.6
Wonderful image Christine!! great to see the first post of the year!!! have to keep my eyes peeled for them locally ,saw some at Newport last weekend,
:t::t::t:
 
Another super shot.
How did Swallows manage before we had overhead cables like this?
Alan
 
:bounce: I love how you've captured her (or his, ;)) face colours!!! Congrats on this beautiful first one of the season!!! :t: :t: :t: Cheers, Christine!
 

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