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Swallows (Hirundo rustica)

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And here, as promised, is my second attempt on the swallows, this time with the sun a little lower in the sky. My knowledge of this visitor is not great (and certainly doesn't extend to identifying male and female on the wing), but this looked to me every inch an attempt at courtship: the male excited and eager; the female ambivalent at best.

All Canon 1Ds MkII 1/2,000 sec, f/8, 400mm at ISO 640




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5 comments:

  1. ShySongbird6 May 2011 at 21:05

    Oh my goodness, what incredible shots! They make me think I should throw my camera away.

    Looking through some of your other posts, I see you have already crossed off some of your wish list. I too would particularly like a Kingfisher, I haven't even seen one for some years. I did manage a Stoat on my last post but I'm sure you would laugh, it is so distant :)

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  2. Unknown7 May 2011 at 11:15

    These are amazing shots.
    Such emotion in their movement, really nicely captured.

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  3. Cheryl9 May 2011 at 20:59

    Oh my goodness, what beautiful images. Made me feel quite emotional.

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  4. Bob Bushell10 May 2011 at 19:07

    Really great images Tim.

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  5. FAB17 May 2011 at 15:21

    Suberb action images Tim ... I definitely have a lot to learn!!

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