Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Nesting Tree Swallows



My last encounter with immature swallows was a memorable morning at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, where I photographed American Cliff Swallows. 

However, that very morning in Huntsville brought an unexpected surprise.

While exploring, I accidentally came across a family of Tree Swallows. As soon as I noticed the cavity opening of a weathered, dead tree trunk, I was greeted by two pairs of bright little eyes.

While the offsprings were climbing out of the cavity, their parents watched them carefully from nearby.












An adult male Tree Swallow keeps a watchful eye on his chicks to ensure their safety







6 comments:

  1. Preciosas esas tonalidades azules

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  2. Bellísimas imágenes, amiga.
    Siempre me ha impresionado contemplar como estas avecillas vuelven una y otra vez, cada temporada, a sus nidos, y como alimentan a las crias con vuelos incansables.
    Un abrazo

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  3. Bonitas tomas de la gonlondrina, Kaya, la ultima me gusta en especial por su composción.

    Saludos.

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  4. We have two common varieties here--- They tend to swoop through the driveway back and forth to the backyard. The cars pay the price. But I love them!

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  5. Desconocía esta faceta de las golondrinas!
    Buenas tomas!
    Abrazos, Kaya.

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  6. Ha quedado impecablemente representada esa responsabilidad natural de las aves en el cuidado y custodia de sus crías.
    Un fuerte abrazo, Kaya

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