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Hirundo rustica

Photo by Dangermouse
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Field Notes

Description:

Recognised by pointed wings and long tail streamers. Length 19cm.

Habitat:

Widespread, nests in buildings.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (14)
Dangermouse
Obrigado, António. É bom ter uma missão para Portugal. Vou juntar-se agora. :)
AntónioGinjaGinja
very nice spot,Dangermouse i creat a mission for portuguese biodiversity,if you want you can join us,this is the link http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8000668
Dangermouse
I know! Always on the move. They sat like this for a while, then one would fly off and come back again. All I had to do was stand still for a few moments. :) Thanks!
NicoleB
Beautiful fellows! So rare to catch them sitting still :)!
Dangermouse
No, Mick, not my house. It's an out-building at one of my clients, and they weren't nesting, just posing! And thanks. :)
MickGrant
Have they nested on your house? - In UK its regarded as a blessing by some and a curse for others who don't like the mess.
Dangermouse
I know, they are always flying around me at work!
The MnMs
Is so nice you could catch them still..these are always on the move :-)

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PublishedJuly 23, 2011

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