Young Swallows at the Nest
Sometimes, taking every camera lens isn't really necessary, or at least that's the way it seems at the time! This morning we set off on the short journey to the Teviot Smokery and Water Gardens near Kelso in the Borders and as it's basically just a garden centre I only took the standard lens and a macro lens ... and which one did I need? The telephoto lens, of course!
High up, and safe from the elements in a covered area, I spotted a tiny nest holding a family of Swallows ... and it looks like they're just about ready to fledge. Birdman took these (6ft 5") but still had to hold the camera at arms length!
High up, and safe from the elements in a covered area, I spotted a tiny nest holding a family of Swallows ... and it looks like they're just about ready to fledge. Birdman took these (6ft 5") but still had to hold the camera at arms length!
One of the babies is taking his turn out of the nest.
posted by The Bird Woman at 8:36 PM
3 Comments:
Those are so sweet! I remember the fledglings lining up for their first flight all wobbly here at our place. Sadly, there aren't any little ones yet this year. The adults have gone to find easier nest sites. There are a couple of half started nests. Maybe they'll come back and finish them.
At your Lobelia supplier there is a nest full of fluffy youngsters at about 7 foot of the ground in the shed with the till as you come in. No need for telephoto lens! They are used to sitting still for the camera too.
Hi Teyl,
I've only just seen this comment - you may have seen the photos we took when we went there last weekend.
I think you left this message on the day we went there. I should check my email more often :o)
Thank you!
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