I took photos of some cliff swallows gathering mud for nests at Felsenthal NWR this morning. When I got home it seems there were some Barn Swallows in the mix. This is a diptych of both species present this morning. Notice the distinctive markings on the head of each.
Posted by Larry Daniel on June 26, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Larry - Cliff swallows are the ones most often seen under bridges. However, Barn Swallows sometimes choose to build in such places as well. The swallows I was watching were nesting in an old, dead cypress out in the lake. They are nothing if not adaptable.
Posted by Barry Southon on June 27, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Daniel
A very interesting topic of challenging species to photograph I'd be interested to know the techs details you used.
Barry - Shot with 40D, 700mm, f8, 1/500s, ISO 200, exposure -1/3, from car window.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on June 29, 2009 at 10:21 AM
These shots take me back to my childhood wanderings around the family farm in Nebraska. The swallows loved the old barns that graced the property. Thanks for taking me back (ahhumm) a few years.
Discussion
6 repliesA very interesting topic of challenging species to photograph I'd be interested to know the techs details you used.