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Cliff Swallow Nests

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Photo by JoshuaGSmith
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Bridge in urban area

Notes:

These amazing nests were found underneath the Tempe Town Lake Bridge. They were not occupied when I observed them because the Cliff Swallows have not returned from their Wintering grounds.

Reference Links:

Cliff Swallow, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (9)
JoshuaGSmith
Thank you so much. It's what I love to do. I want nature to stay pure so that others may also enjoy it as I have.
HemaShah
That sounds so interesting!! All the best !We need youngsters like Ashley and you to save this world .
JoshuaGSmith
Thanks Hema. As for college, I have been taking classes at my community college towards an Asscoiates in Science degree. I plan on getting a Bachelor's in Wildlife Management from Oregon State afterwards. I'd like to work for the AZ Department of Game and Fish.
HemaShah
I bet it does! High school can be so busy!Have fun with the driving. Have you decided your college?
JoshuaGSmith
I'm also a little busy. Right now, I'm finishing my senior year in high school, taking a college class, and learning how to drive. Keeps me occupied!
HemaShah
A little busy,Thanks for asking ! How about you?
JoshuaGSmith
Thanks Hema, I did take a look under the bridge. I didn't know that Phoebes would nest under those! Seems like a safe place. How are you doing?
HemaShah
just amazing!Did you look under the bridge? i have often seen a phoebes nest under one of them.

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Birds of the World
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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Sonoran Desert - Plants and Animals
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Birds Of Arizona
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Birds of California/Arizona
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2016

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