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Swallows feed me

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Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on August 2, 2006 at 8:07 AM
Swallows feed me
Hi take on Sunday morning in the stables where we keep our horses, this is their second attempt as the first nest fell from the rafters smashing all the eggs, we are going to keep an eye on them as it is quite late in the year if needed we will supply some mealworms so they can put a bit of fat on and hopefully make it back to Africa.

Phillip.

Ps there is actually five in the nest.

:toast: :smile:

Nikon D200
Focal Length: 300mm
Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe RGB)
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
White Balance: Color Temp. (5300 K)
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
AF Mode: AF-C
1/30 sec - F/6.3
Exposure Comp.: +0.3 EV
Lens: 100-300mm F/4 D
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Flash -.7ev
Posted by Justin on August 2, 2006 at 12:52 PM
Hi Philip,

Sad news about the eggs.
Hopefully this years brood will survive OK and successfully make the journey to Africa.

An appealing and well captured image. :cool:
Posted by Rob Howard on August 2, 2006 at 1:40 PM
Hi Phillip,

Let's hope these youngsters have a safe journey south.

Well caught and showing nice behaviour.

Regards

Rob
Posted by John Chapman on August 2, 2006 at 3:41 PM
Hi Philip
what a mouthful!
John
Aberdeen :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on August 3, 2006 at 8:31 AM
Hi Phillip

Love your image - most of my local Swallows are on second broods and if the good weather continues I don't think they will have any problems finding food!

David :toast:
Posted by Graeme Lee on August 4, 2006 at 12:57 PM
Hi Philip,

Very nice behavioural shot. I just love the fluff at the top of their heads. Similar to my Dad :biggrin:

Graeme