Best wishes to all "my" Tree Swallows for a safe migration to your wintering grounds and a safe return in March 2013.
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| Tree Swallow-Adult ©Joni L. James |
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| Tree Swallow at Nest-Adult ©Joni L. James |
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Last Fledging of Tree Swallows
Today the last two plastic gourd nests of Tree Swallow nestlings fledged. One nest had two nestlings and the other had four. It is always bittersweet when the day comes for the last brood(s) to leave. I am always happy and relieved that they successfully fledged their nests but sad that the nesting season for them (and me) has ended. It has been a strange nesting season here. The early spring/summer, the heat, and the severe drought has taken its toll. We still have had no rain.
Best wishes to all "my" Tree Swallows for a safe migration to your wintering grounds and a safe return in March 2013.
Best wishes to all "my" Tree Swallows for a safe migration to your wintering grounds and a safe return in March 2013.
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2 comments:
Wonderful photos!
The second swallow doesn't seem to want to go out into the heat.
Can't blame him.
We've had some hot days.
Thanks! The heat has been hard on them. One nestling died early in the nestling stage.
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