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Below me for a change
KC Foggin

Below me for a change (Tachycineta bicolor)

Tree Sparrow
The tree swallow has a length between about 12 and 14 cm (4.7 and 5.5 in) and a weight of approximately 17 to 25.5 g (0.60 to 0.90 oz). Wingspan ranges from 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14 in).[13] The male has mostly glossy blue-green upperparts, the wings and tail being blackish.
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Habitat
They are dependent on flying insects, and as these are common over waterways and lakes, they frequently feed over these, but they can be found in any open habitat, including grasslands, open woodland, savanna, marshes, mangroves, and scrubland, from sea level to high alpine areas.
Location
Market Commons, Myrtle Beach, SC
Date taken
July,2022
Scientific name
Tachycineta bicolor
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender, hand held
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bievreJJ
wow! splendid super sharp inflight capture of this lovely swallow, KC, superb patterns on the water too, top notch, many tfs!!
 
aloktewari
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A stunning 🥰 inflight capture of this fabulous 😍 Swallow ... 👍 Wonderful work KC ... TFS
 

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