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FLEGED BARN SWALLOWS STILL BEING FED AT THE FIELD

6/25/2018

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Every June at The Field there are usually many Barn Swallows flying around the large open areas feeding on the abundant insect population present here. I am always fascinated by the parents continuing feeding of their fledges even after they can fly well. But, between leaving the nest and being able to catch on the fly enough food to thrive, the young birds need a little help from their parents. The fledges will usually select a small bush, usually one with bare branches in an open area where they can perch and be easily accessible to the parents fly -by feeding. These birds flying skills are so good, they can helicopter and hover while they fill the fledges with regurgitated food.  One or more fledges will perch and wait for the food, which is quick to arrive! Over the past weekend, I was lucky enough to capture pics of this feeding ritual in action. It is fascinating to watch the arial performance of these acrobats! Enjoy the pics below.

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