THE BIRDS

cr.nps.gov CLIFF SWALLOW. Petrochelidon lunifrons lunifrons (Say) Field characters.—Body size about that of Linnet or Junco; wings long and narrow; tail short, practically square-ended. (See pl. 46d). Forehead creamy white; back, wings, and tail black-appearing; rump yellowish brown; cheeks and chin dark reddish brown, with a blackish patch on throat. Voice: A weak chuckle. Occurrence.—Common […]

The Swallow and Other Birds

tomsdomain.com [These versions are not exactly the same fable, but are similar enough to be included on the same page.] It happened that a Countryman was sowing some hemp seeds in a field where a Swallow and some other birds were hopping about picking up their food. “Beware of that man,” quoth the Swallow. “Why, […]

Swallow Houses

naturesvilla.com Barn Swallows breed from Alaska across Canada, throughout the United States, and south through central Mexico. With the proliferation of human-provided nesting sites, the North American Barn Swallow population has increased in most places during the 20th century. Numbers are especially up in the central and eastern United States. Barn Swallows show strong fidelity […]

Swifts and Swallows

.theava.com by Rob Lee Whether the Giants are winning games in big fistfuls, or can’t produce as much offense as a foul-mouthed grandmother, there’s always a good reason to go to their ballpark. I’m not talking about the starlings foraging in the outfield grass, or the hordes of Western gulls that begin gathering faithfully during […]

Swallow 'legal eagles' leave home

BBC News  Found 12 hours ago A family of swallows which caused chaos after nesting in the entrance of a sheriff court building has moved out – to the relief of staff and visitors. The birds constructed their mud nest at Stirling court several weeks ago and have caused a nuisance by dive-bombing in and out […]

About Swallows

wdfw.wa.gov Swallows are migratory songbirds that occur and breed in Washington from spring to fall. They are sparrow-sized birds with long, pointed wings and streamlined bodies developed for fast, acrobatic flight. They are seen swooping and flying over fields, orchards, lakes, and anywhere else that flying insects are abundant. Seven members of the swallow family […]

Cliff Swallow Exclusion

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Violet-green Swallow

bright.net Violet-green Swallows are similar in appearance to Tree Swallows. Males have nonglossy, velvety green or greenish bronze upperparts, and they are white underneath. Unlike Tree Swallows, however, the white on the face of the Violet-green Swallow extends above the eyes. Also, the Violet-green has two white patches on its rump. Compared to the males, […]

Feeding Birds & Bird Foods

all-birds.com Feeding and watching birds is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the America. Around 60 million people feed birds in the US. The only outdoor hobby that is more popular is gardening and the two are natural partners. Feeding Birds and watching them at feeders is enjoyed by all ages. For birds the […]

Bluebird nest boxes a success

Rocky Mountain News By Mary Taylor Young, Special to the News August 14, 2006 The bluebirds have flown. That’s what we discovered this month when we checked our trail of bluebird nest boxes in Las Animas County, west of Trinidad. We have 10 boxes positioned at the edge of a series of meadows. By April, […]