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Swallows gathering nesting materials at the farm

This is the female of the pair of Barn Swallows who arrived on April 22nd. She and her mate have apparently chosen to use the nest built last year on the neighboring building. Here she is perched on the utility wire next to the building.

This is the male of the Barn Swallow pair who arrived on April 22nd. He and his mate have apparently chosen to use the already-built nest on the building adjacent to mine. Here he is perching on the utility wire that adjoins the building, guarding the nest.

First time Ive managed a swallow in flight that wasn't just a blur blob!

the sandmartins and swallow have returned no swift yet though.and yes these little dots are sand martins.my apologies but a sight i love seeing and i tried.

The Barn Swallows returned to my neighborhood on Tuesday, April 22nd, a week later than normal. This is the male of the pair that has been flying around. Our Barn Swallows are of the North American subspecies.

Can anyone tell me if the lighter coloured bird is a juvenile swallow, or is it perhaps a Sandmartin? Would appreciate any help you can give me with this. Thanks

I spent a couple hours the other day trying to get decent photos of these swallows, this was one of my best shots.

Taken at Knysna Lagoon, South Africa

Taken at Knysna lagoon.

A striking looking male.

This Swallow appears to be spoilt for choice!