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Welcome Swallow

Hirundo neoxena

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Field Notes

Habitat:

In my local experience these birds are found where ever there is a shopping mall with concrete block walls and plenty of ledges such as CCTV camera housings and eaves.

Notes:

These pictures would be a really cute series if I wasn't such a hopeless photographer but I was shooting birds in a driveway area and from a mobility scooter without a tripod. I will get the images eventually. These birds are amazing to watch as they shoot among the hustle and bustle of shoppers while chasing flies and things

Reference Links:

Welcome Swallow, Welcome Swallow | BIRDS in BACKYARDS

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Comments (5)
AliceGreenup
Considering you didn't have a tripod they're pretty good! I've gotten some real dooseys without mine in the past. Yeah of course, i would really appreciate it!
StephenSolomons
They are awful photos Alice but thanks. I have added this species to that mission and I am almost too scared to ask. Do you want the rest of my NSW spottings to be added?
AliceGreenup
They're lovely photos! Would you please consider adding this spotting to the flora & fauna of NSW mission? http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8642428

Spotted for Missions

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Birds of the World
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales

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PublishedApril 17, 2013

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