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Cliff Swallow
Petrpchelidon pyronnota
49.4472, -122.534
Field Notes
Description:
Rich rust, black and buff coloured swallow with a buff patch above the beak and on the rump. Build nest colonies out of mud under eaves or bridges or ?
Habitat:
A re-established colony after many years! Some over-zealous do-good, removed all the nests years ago and totally removed any evidence of a colony on the north tower of the Katzie Marsh beside Pitt Lake, BC. Thankfully, the swallows have found the tower again and re-established this perfect location for a colony. They have the marsh and the lake to hunt insects over and the colony is so well protected in this tower.(Except from humans!)
Notes:
Loved to watch them flying back and forth to their nests. Some nests seemed to have new parts added on and others seemed to be empty.
Reference Links:
Petrochelidon
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 21, 2013
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