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Violet-green Swallow - female
Michael W

Violet-green Swallow - female (Tachycineta thalassina)

As mentioned in the other photo, I set up a blind on the porch. But I found out later, especially with the female, I could approach to within 2 feet without a blind! I've never seen swallows so tame!
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Habitat
Backyard porch by nestbox
Location
Spokane, Washington, USA
Date taken
April 19, 2005
Scientific name
Tachycineta thalassina
Equipment used
Canon 300D + Vivitar 100-400 + Canon 580EX
Leslie
Awesome close-ups Michael! I love the colors on these swallows. Wish I saw them more often.
 
Marise
Two stunning captures - how wonderful that you could get so close - for all of us!
 
S
This is one must have slipped the net first time around a cracking shot of a beautiful bird Thanks.
 
jmorlan
Opus Editor
We don't have a photo of a female in Opus, so I have added your excellent image there. Many thanks.
 

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