Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica
Uncommon spring and fall migrant, primarily in the Coastal and Lowlands regions, and Rare summer resident in Coastal region, March through October. Rare and increasing winter visitor, December through January, in Coastal region.
Habitat: Open lands near water, marshes, near buildings.
Best locations: Widespread.
Note: Actual nests are noteworthy. Formerly nested on sea cliffs at Point La Jolla and Point Loma. Do they still?