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Fledgling Tree Swallow
wonderview

Fledgling Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)

Fledgling Tree Swallow. Not long out of the nest, probably its first day by the look of it. It just sat on the wire and waited for the adults to bring food. There were three more but they were spread out along the wire so could only get one in frame. I wanted to get a shot of the feeding because the parents were doing it on the wing, but they spotted me and started dive at me, so I just grabbed a photo of the youngster and left so I didn't stress them too much.
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Habitat
roadside wires near an open field
Location
N.S.Canada
Date taken
July 5 2020
Scientific name
Tachycineta bicolor
Equipment used
Nikon B700
delia todd
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Aaaaw!!! Oh he's adorable Bill.

That's a charming picture you've taken of this youngster my friend. Very well done.
 

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