Monthly Archives: August 2026

These two Barn Swallows flying around the nest under the eave in the background display the markings for this colorful bird. They have a deep blue back and tawny underside with a rusty throat and forehead. The tail is deeply forked with a thick white band near the end. The color of the underside canContinue reading “Snapshot: Barn Swallow”

“Mom! Mom! Mom!” This is the time of year when we see newly fledged birds like this Common Tern continue to beg for food from adults. This parent appears to have decided that the time has come for the youngster to start fending for itself.