Sunday 13 July 2008

Swallow Tales




I had to stop and watch the work of these Swallows, going backwards and forwards with small bits of grass, and mud. The would fly to the mud-hole with the grass, dip it into the waters edge and cover one end with mud then fly off into the distance to add to their nests. Others would just turn up for mud.. very hectic and hard working.

10 comments:

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Pete: It's so fun to capture birds putting on a show. Nicely done.

Rose said...

This is a great series!

Anonymous said...

Hello from Colorado. This is a great series of bird pictures. I bet it was fun to watch.

Anonymous said...

As usual, you don't disappoint me, Peter. These are a great series of photos.

BTW, Congratulations -- I have passed on the Arte Y Pico blog award to you. Your blog certainly deserves this award.

Jim

Anonymous said...

Smart birds. I like the idea that they build their mud nests out of the weather.

Your photos are great, Peter.

AphotoAday said...

Looks like they really have a system...
Busy little prehistoric creatures, aren't they?

downsie21 said...

Great photos Pete, keep them coming.

alicesg said...

Lovely photos. The swallows were hardworking.

Jane Hards Photography said...

How the ell did you get these? Outstanding shots, of a really speedy bird. Hats off to ya, these are marvellous.

Jackie said...

Your photos are wonderful and lively. The sparrow series is great. I just found your site today, and was wondering if you mind if I link to your site from my own?