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Here we are again,back home in Haverigg.
christineredgate

Here we are again,back home in Haverigg. (Hirundo rustica)

Are not these little birds just incredible?.All the way from Africa,here to Haverigg,each year,to exactly the same nesting areas,amazing for such small birds.
This was one of a pr,who were having a wash and brush up perched on the morring boat ropes in our local river.Lots of Swallows and House Martins flying around feeding.Several have been around for a couple of weeks,but yesterday,there seemed to have been a huge influx(maybe were held up in immigration!!!!)
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Habitat
River Lazy
Location
Haverigg,Cumbria
Date taken
02/05/12
Scientific name
Hirundo rustica
Equipment used
40D,300F4 IS
kim
Fabulous little birds and it's great to see them again, although there have not been many in our area as yet.
 
Tockman
A real beauty Christine...superb detail, colours and expression, very well done :t:
 
mali
Spring has sprung then Chrissie, super capture...No probs with immigration here, we breezed through it, for a change.
 
tetoneon
A wonderful close up Christina on a very colorful perch. I enjoyed your narrative.
 
carann
Wow Christine, what a superb image of this gorgeous Swallow. Stunning !!! tfs
 
CrimsonTopaz
Sorry i missed this one Christine!! This is a absolutely superb shot, and as you say, they are the most increadible bird, i have a soft spot for them and swifts too. I'll never forgive myself for missing this one;):t::t::t:
 
christineredgate
Many thanks for all the welcome comments and taking time to both look and comment on the photo.Very much appreciated.
 

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