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Violet-green Swallows

Tachycineta thalassina

Photo by Musicwolf
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Field Notes

Description:

A flock of sparrow-sized birds that appear blue on the back with white undersides. When spooked these fast little birds took off almost as one.

Habitat:

Freshwater wetland flying between two dead tree stumps.

Notes:

No way to positively ID these birds from my shots, but I do believe them to be Violet-green Swallows unless someone else has another suggestion.

Reference Links:

Violet-green Swallow | Audubon Field Guide

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Musicwolf
Unfortunately, this is the best I could get, but I think you are probably right - - I will update the spotting and see if anyone else has suggestions.
HemaShah
Do you have a close up? Violet green swallows?

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Great Alaskan Challenge

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PublishedMay 20, 2017

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