Barn Swallow (Original Photos)
One of the spring-summer birds in my area is the Barn Swallow.
Photographs taken the late-afternoon of 23 April 2017 in eastern Nebraska.
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/13; 1/8 sec; ISO 200; 300mm
Front Yard Showing Front Door
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/22; 1/20 sec; ISO 100; 28mm
This is a photo of a portion of my front yard. In the lower-left corner is a Japaneese Maple tree in front of an Indian Magic Crab-Apple tree. The right side of the photo shows my front door under an alcove where the Barn Swallow nest is located.
Barn Swallow Nest
Here is the Barn Swallow atop its nest.
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/13; 1/8 sec; ISO 200; 300mm
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/13; 1/8 sec; ISO 200; 300mm
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/13; 1/8 sec; ISO 200; 300mm
Barn Swallow
Range Map
As shown on the following range map, the Barn Swallow is a summer visitor to my area after migrating from southern regions as far south as South America.
Image Source
Song and Calls of the Barn Swallow
The sounds made by the Barn Swallow can be found at the All About Birds webpage.
Use of Photographs
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Congratulations for these beautiful images dear friend @etcmike, on several occasions I have wanted to get some gotografias of birds and I find it very difficult, I admire the people who are able to realize good captures to the birds.
Thank you very much for sharing these beautiful pictures, continuing the good work
Thank you for your kind comment.
It took a little bit patience to capture this picture. I waited for a time for the Barn Swallow to return to the nest so I could take the picture.
It is always nice to hear that one's work is appreciated.
Have a fantastic week,
Steem on,
Mike
awesome share
Thank you! You comment is greatly appreciated.
Have a fantastic week,
Steem on,
Mike
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