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28-Jun-2020 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Barn Swallow

The Barn Swallow is one of two types of swallows I have seen, if I haven't forgotten any. According to the 'All About Birds' website, "the barn swallow is the most abundant and widely distributed swallow species in the world." It is distinguished by its cobalt blue and orange-brown colors. It normally has a white chest and white spots on its wings. Another distinguishing feature is its long forked tail. For some reason this one seems to have some orange on its chest.

But watch out for the single male! "An unmated male Barn Swallow may kill the nestlings of a nesting pair. His actions often succeed in breaking up the pair and afford him the opportunity to mate with the female." - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Swallow/overview

Nikon Z 6 ,Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300MM F/4.5-5.6E ED VR
1/400s f/6.3 at 300.0mm iso360
F Mount lens used with FTZ adapter full exif


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Carl Carbone05-Jul-2020 13:59
Very nicely exposed!
Julie Oldfield30-Jun-2020 01:30
Very sweet. Great detail. V
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS29-Jun-2020 23:18
Cute little guy, and he is all wired up. :)
Nick Paoni29-Jun-2020 21:04
Terrific capture.
Hank Vander Velde29-Jun-2020 18:52
Nice sharp shot Ven.
Martin Lamoon29-Jun-2020 16:41
An excellent capture Vern, I never seem to be able to photograph one
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parrothouse29-Jun-2020 16:28
Nice clear shot Vern. Looks good against the white background
Don Mottershead29-Jun-2020 16:23
Wonderful capture.
Walter Otto Koenig29-Jun-2020 15:33
Nice composition and background. Like the colors.
Ruth Voorhis29-Jun-2020 12:21
Very nicely caught, Vern. Lovely colors.
Helen Betts29-Jun-2020 12:17
Sharp capture of this little swallow! V.
Steve Thuman29-Jun-2020 12:14
They don’t sit still long. It’s nice you could catch him!
Laura Milholland29-Jun-2020 06:18
Super shot of him, Vern. I like how you got both eyes in the image. I almost always see them with the buff chest like yours too.
Tom Munson29-Jun-2020 06:11
Nice shot of this sharp swallow.
joseantonio29-Jun-2020 05:01
love the diagonal and those lovely colors.V.
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