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Tree Swallow (18)
bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 82 N: 1212] (4494)
Today I have a photo of a Tree Swallow for your enjoyment.These birds are common in the area I live at this time of year.They are one of the most difficult birds I have to yet to get a decent capture of as they are usually very animated and are usually flying.Like most birds in the spring they are busy making nests and courting one another so a photographer has a chance at getting photos of them.Both the male and female birds look much alike however first year females are a duller looking bird plumage wise as my workshop photo shows,but still very attractive looking just the same.I have a shot of one of these little birds after it caught an insect off the water surface of High River's local lake named Emerson Lake in the workshop as well. PP was done with Paint.Net.The weather conditions were cloudy at the time of these shots.I hope you enjoy these swallows as much as I did.They are about 15cm or six inches long and are amongst the best fliers there are. Bob
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bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 82 N: 1212] (4494)
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In this shot,I have taken one of these beautiful little birds just after it had caught an insect on the surface of Emerson lake here where I live.Tree Swallows are often found flying over water in search of insects and they are amazing fliers and the main problem is getting detail of them in flight as they are small and so fast.This photo was cropped and resized using Paint.Net.

Bob
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bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 82 N: 1212] (4494)
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Edited by:bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 82 N: 1212] (4494)
This photo shows a first year female Tree Swallow with her duller plumage and in time she will be more blue coloured like the male of her species.This photo was cropped and resized.