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The Swallow is also called the Barn
Swallow to differentiate it from other global swallows. It migrates
from Africa to northern Europe for the summer. |
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The Barn Swallow has a glossy dark
blue head, back and upper wings, maroon red face and chin and a
white underside |
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Showing its "swallow tail"
(longer on males) |
Swallows are related to Martins . . . |
but not related to Swifts |
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This one has a white upper tail |
Another has a white under-wing |
White face and chin
(all with groups of "normal" Barn Swallows) |
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Gathering mud cement/muddy nesting
material |
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Nesting in roof timbers of stable |
Feeding chicks |
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Swallows flocking together for return
journey to Africa |
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Sunbathing while waiting for the
flock to gather and leave |
Sunbathing on warm roof at departure
lounge |
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Showing their beautiful blue metallic sheen |
Hitching a ride on a boat |
Swallow navigating the
Mediterranean |
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