The southern Tree Swallows were just finishing their nest when I took these photos a week ago... I was able to hobble out for the first time since a knee injury and was lucky to see this ritual. The north field Swallows had been settled for sometime... not quite sure why these southern birds took so long but perhaps due to a change in boxes, for they had originally chosen the bird house nearest the Weeping Cherry tree. All seems well in the bird nesting world here at Flower Hill Farm and so far no sign of the horrid House Wren, who was a terrorist in the garden last year. I am happy if my diligence in discouraging them paid off. The Swallows are so lovely in flight and extremely helpful in scooping up biting bugs. I have become very fond of them over the years and they seem very tolerant and trusting of me.
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4 comments:
Hopefully the wren will not return and the swallows can enjoy a Summer at Flower Hill. Good to hear that your knee is better Carol.
How nice to see the swallow flying in and out of the box... we really are sharing this earthly space with many creatures....
Nice photos,
~ bangchik
How absolutely adorable! Upon first glance—I admit my eyes are blurry from the winds—I saw a circle of reflected light. I kept staring at it, thinking it was one of those curved mirrors. Now, THAT was a trip! But when I could focus, the sweetest, most trusting face appeared.
They are beautiful birds. Great collection of photos!
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