Two Barn Swallows on left, two Cliff Swallows on right. I'm pretty sure they are all juvies. Only a couple more weeks and they will be starting on their long trip south.
Last summer was the first time I started seeing this species around here, and they seem to be more numerous this summer. This morning was the first time I was able to photograph any of them on the utility wire. Most other shots have been while they were in the nest on my porch, with only their...
Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota tachina) Photographed under the State Hwy 21 bridge spanning the Little Brazos River west of Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Converted bottomlands to agricultural fields with a small remaining riparian at 73 m (240 ft) elevation.
Taken from the cliffs at Flamborough, the rock stack in one of the coves has a little gremlin/gargoyle on the top. Carved or placed by some brave person it adds a little to the scene which could be missed perhaps if it wasn't for the tyre.
Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) Seven subspecies have been described with four or five normally recognized dependent upon author. Two are mapped for Texas ganieri and tachina. However determination of subspecies in our is difficult. Photographed just north of Waller, Waller County...
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