Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Many Young Swallows

10th July 2022 - while cycling around the Land Settlements, Andy M was very happy to spot 45-50 Swallow, mostly young ones, lined up along the wires, busily preening in the lovely sunny weather. Clearly the first broods this year have been rather successful.



An adult Swallow (centre) with the long tail streamers, which the juveniles lack initially

Compare the more colourful adult (third from left) with the 
more muted brown-blue plumage of the  juveniles

One youngster still trying its luck for a free meal!


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