Swallow - Hirundo Rustica
The swallow, or 'barn swallow', is a common summer visitor, arriving in April and leaving in October. It builds mud and straw nests on ledges, often in farm buildings and outhouses, or under the eaves of houses. Swallows are widespread and common birds of farmland and open pasture near water. They are agile fliers, feeding on flying insects while on the wing. Before they migrate back to their wintering grounds in Africa, they can be seen gathering to roost in wetlands, particularly reedbeds.
The swallow is a glossy, dark blue-black above and white below, with a dark red forehead and throat, and a black band across its chest. It has a very long, forked tail. Often spotted perching on wires in small numbers.
Habitats
GrasslandHeathland and moorlandFreshwaterFarmlandCoastalWetlandsWoodlandTowns and gardens
Did you know?
Until the 19th century, people thought that the swallow hibernated over winter. Of course, we now know that it migrates to South Africa from the UK, undertaking a perilous journey, during which it is vulnerable to starvation and stormy weather.
Tags: Swallow Swallows Summer Migrant Hirundines Avian Animal Animals Birds. Bird Bird Photography Countryside Coastal Birds Coastline Coast Grasslands Heathland Heathlands Heaths Moorland Marshland Marshes Moors Meadows Wildlife. Wildbirds Wetlands Wildlife Photography Nature Nature Photography Nikon Ornithology Jeff Lack Photography
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Swallow - Hirundo Rustica
The swallow, or 'barn swallow', is a common summer visitor, arriving in April and leaving in October. It builds mud and straw nests on ledges, often in farm buildings and outhouses, or under the eaves of houses. Swallows are widespread and common birds of farmland and open pasture near water. They are agile fliers, feeding on flying insects while on the wing. Before they migrate back to their wintering grounds in Africa, they can be seen gathering to roost in wetlands, particularly reedbeds.
The swallow is a glossy, dark blue-black above and white below, with a dark red forehead and throat, and a black band across its chest. It has a very long, forked tail. Often spotted perching on wires in small numbers.
Habitats
GrasslandHeathland and moorlandFreshwaterFarmlandCoastalWetlandsWoodlandTowns and gardens
Did you know?
Until the 19th century, people thought that the swallow hibernated over winter. Of course, we now know that it migrates to South Africa from the UK, undertaking a perilous journey, during which it is vulnerable to starvation and stormy weather.
Tags: Swallow Swallows Hirundines Summer Migrant Avian Animal Animals Birds. Bird Bird Photography Countryside Coastal Birds Wildlife. Wildbirds Wetlands Waterways Wildlife Photography Jeff Lack Photography Farmland Fields Glades Grasslands Flight Nature Nature Photography Nikon Ornithology NGC
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Swallow - Hirundo Rustica
The swallow, or 'barn swallow', is a common summer visitor, arriving in April and leaving in October. It builds mud and straw nests on ledges, often in farm buildings and outhouses, or under the eaves of houses. Swallows are widespread and common birds of farmland and open pasture near water. They are agile fliers, feeding on flying insects while on the wing. Before they migrate back to their wintering grounds in Africa, they can be seen gathering to roost in wetlands, particularly reedbeds.
The swallow is a glossy, dark blue-black above and white below, with a dark red forehead and throat, and a black band across its chest. It has a very long, forked tail. Often spotted perching on wires in small numbers.
Habitats
GrasslandHeathland and moorlandFreshwaterFarmlandCoastalWetlandsWoodlandTowns and gardens
Did you know?
Until the 19th century, people thought that the swallow hibernated over winter. Of course, we now know that it migrates to South Africa from the UK, undertaking a perilous journey, during which it is vulnerable to starvation and stormy weather.
Tags: Swallow Swallows Hirundines Summer Migrant Flight Insects Avian Animal Animals Birds. Bird Bird Photography Countryside Farmland Fields Wildlife. Wildbirds Wetlands Wildlife Photography Waterways Estuaries Estuary Lakes Heathland Hedgerows Heathlands Heaths Moorland Marshland Marshes Meadows Moors Nature Nature Photography Nikon Ornithology NGC NPC
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Swallow - Hirundo Rustica
Tags: Swallow Swallows Hirundines Summer Migrant Avian Animal Animals Birds. Bird Bird Photography Countryside Farmland Fields Heathland Hedgerows Heathlands Heaths Moorland Marshland Marshes Meadows Moors Lakes Ponds Barns Wildlife. Wildbirds Wetlands Wildlife Photography Waterways Jeff Lack Photography Grasslands Nature Nature Photography Nikon Ornithology
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Swallow - Hirundo Rustica
Tags: Swallow Hirundines Birds. Avian Animal Animals Wildlife. Wildbirds Wetlands Wildlife Photography Jeff Lack Photography Summer Migrant Farmland Fields Countryside Coastal-Birds Coastline Moorland Marshland Meadows Marshes Heathland Hedgerows Heathlands Nature
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