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WW: Barn Swallow Nest, Take Two

Baby Barn Swallows Photo


"There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before."
- Robert Lynd

Remember the barn swallow nest I photographed last year? Another swallow family built one just a few feet away under the same staircase this year. The nest is so high up that my camera couldn't spy the baby birds until they were almost big enough to try to fly - now they're soaring all over the place!

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  1. renae July 2, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Oh such cute little birdies. I am surprised at this capture. WoW!

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  2. ShoshanaJuly 2, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Awww, reminds me of that bird that flew out of husband's car last Saturday. Good thing it didn't fry in the hood under the Texas sun.

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  3. UnknownJuly 2, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Wow! That is wonderful Kristin! You got such a lovely shot. Thanks for hosting.

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  4. An Apel a DayJuly 2, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    That's a great capture. Their nests are so greatly made!

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  5. VerenaJuly 2, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Wow, how could you take this awesome photo! It´s very unique!

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  6. caiteJuly 2, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    so cute...

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  7. UnknownJuly 2, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    They're so cute! Great shot!!

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  8. mail4roseyJuly 2, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Aww, that's precious. :)

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  9. Ai SakuraJuly 2, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    really sweet!

    Ai @ Sakura Haruka

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  10. Catch My WordsJuly 2, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Great close up.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2013/07/wordless-wednesday-what-happens-when.html

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  11. OrangeHeroMamaJuly 2, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Wow. They're reallllly cute!!!

    http://www.homeofohm.com/2013/07/wordlesswednesday-scary-yawn-w-linky.html

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  12. Theresa MahoneyJuly 2, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Awesome shot! They are so cute! We have a bird that built a nest right outside my door in a planter box. Scares the beejeezus out of me when I open the door and it zooms past lol.

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  13. MonicaJuly 2, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Awhhh...they are so cute, we once had a family of Robins build a nest under our sdck.

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  14. Diana MancusoJuly 2, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Aw, how sweet! Looks like cramped quarters now that have grown.

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  15. StephanieJuly 2, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    So teeny!!!
    http://www.howtosurvivelifeinthesuburbs.com/2013/07/getting-our-puppy-fix.html

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  16. OneDay/LJCMJuly 2, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    They are so sweet. Quite nestled in there. How did you manage to take the photo without startling them? Looks like you were right in there with them. :) Have a wonderful WW!

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    1. Kristin AquariannJuly 3, 2013 at 10:21 AM

      Their nest is about 5 feet above my head so they barely paid attention to me ... hurray for 7x zoom. :D

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  17. Heather WalterJuly 2, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    How awesome! That is a sweet photo!

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  18. Veronica LeeJuly 2, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Awww! What a sweet capture!

    Happy WW, Kristin!

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  19. Melissa HopperJuly 3, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Awe I love it, so cute

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  20. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Great shot. I love nature pictures.

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  21. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    Great shot!! They are adorable!

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  22. Claire JustineJuly 3, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Aww great shot :)

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  23. Sukhmandir KaurJuly 3, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Robert Lynd apparently had never been invaded by barn swallows who at first adorable in pairs return each year in ever increasing numbers until thousands of them are busy building mud nests under the eaves their mud and droppings staining walls and windows and their darting bodies dive bombing darkening the skies at feeding time...

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    1. Kristin AquariannJuly 3, 2013 at 10:25 AM

      Oh dear, that sounds awful! This is only the second year they've appeared - I hope my boss doesn't have to deal with a swarm in the years to come.

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  24. Splendid Little StarsJuly 3, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    aawww....how cute they are! They must be awesome to watch!

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  25. Mystery CaseJuly 3, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Gorgeous photo. Happy WW, thanks for linking up at Mystery Case. Have a great week.

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  26. Beth FJuly 3, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Great capture!

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  27. Karren HallerJuly 3, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    There is nothing better than capturing those pics. I have enjoyed watching all the birds we have in our backyard, including a family of ducks and quail!! Thanks for stopping by Oh My Heartsie this week!

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  28. poshJuly 3, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    I swear there is a nest just outside of my bedroom window.

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  29. Kitties BlueJuly 3, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    How adorable are they. We always have at least one nest. This year, we had two. We had robins and house finches. Thanks for hosting WW. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Misty May, Mauricio, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette

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  30. Dee Dee July 3, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Fantastic shot! They made me smile!!

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  31. Love, Live and Garden!July 4, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Wonderful quote with an important message that we should all take very, VERY seriously! Great capture too!

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  32. PaulaJuly 4, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    So adorable! What a great image to capture :)

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  33. kewkewJuly 5, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Cool capture!
    We had robins on our porch for a few years, but they haven't come back for the last two. We are quite bummed about it.

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  34. SednaJuly 8, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Adorable picture!

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