I had taken this photo yesterday but didn't download the picture until this morning. I was very surprised, but pleased, to see a Cliff Swallow lying in the beginnings of its nest.I hadn't know the bird was there when I took the picture The nest is built of dabs of mud and a nest is built here each year. You can see the muddy portion on the building above the beginnings of this year'a nest, where the nest had been last year. Unfortunately last year's nest had been removed which is against the laws relating tothe migratory birds act. I hope that similiar nest destruction/vandalism doesn't occur again this year. I shall have to moniter its progress and hope there will be no cause for alarm regarding this!Got pictures of birds you would like to share? Why not post them on Worldbird Wednesday? http://pineriverreview.blogspot.com/To find out how, please scroll down the right hand side of this page until you come to the worldbird logo, click on it and follow the directions from there.
Amazing to think of the work that goes into building that nest.
ReplyDeleteGreat find Ann.
What a wonderful architect your Barn swallow is. Like the adobe huts in S.W. North America. What a remarkable adaptation!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful find! Very nice captures and live the nest detail.
ReplyDeleteA lovely bird to see building it's nest.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing yours.
Your images are very good! They nest under a bridge near me but haven't been able to get a good capture.
ReplyDeleteHope yours fare well...in peace!
Great Find then!! I was watching some of these fellows under the bridge near me..such fun to watch!
ReplyDeleteIt is so interesting that there are so many kinds of birds' nests. This one looks like it's in a good location for watching!
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