Last Sunday the wind was blowing hard but that did not deter these little Tree Swallows from spending their day looking for a suitable summer residence and it sure seemed like box 29 was high on their list of desirable homes.
The competition was high and words of caution we flying as freely as these swallows glide through the skies.
A quick resting spot on the roof was in order and acceptable to both shoppers at box 29.
Photographed on a very windy morning at Hutton Lakes NWR, near Laramie WY.
nature has no boss 
I like their blue-green color.
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Me too, almost a pure metallic color.
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Great pics! They’re so hard to follow with a long lens. Any tips on how to manage that?
Regards,
Adarsh
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HI and thanks, yes it is not easy flowing these guys but on this day we shot them while they were flying into the wind which slowed them down just a bit.
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Fantastic photos, Mike, it’s not easy to catch the shimmer on a swallow. Add wind and it’s a real challenge.
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Hi Jet, these guys were really colorful and we did get a small advantage from the wind by shooting when they were flying into it as it slowed them down just a tad.
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Wow Mike! Another magnificent photography. Keep making awesomeness!!!
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Thanks and we sure will try.
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So difficult to catch a TRES in flight!
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Hi Martha, yes the keepers are always a minority on days spent trying, and trying ti the operative word, to photographs these speedy little guys. Hope you have a great day and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it.
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Lovely!!!
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Thanks for passing the photo along we always love to share what we see out there and the more who can take pleasure from it the better.
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Gorgeous shots. I love tree swallows.
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Thanks Gianna, and thanks for the feedback and sharing the post. We appreciate it. Have a wonderful day.
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they came back to our boxes this morning, I so love them, they are such skillful fliers.
Your photos are fantastic
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Thanks and we are glad to hear your swallows have returned as well. They provide so much pleasure when watching them flying about hunting for insects. Have a wonderful day.
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I love the way they were looking directly at you in the last photograph.
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Hi Mary, yes they were on to me but that time and even watching in flight.
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Great captures, Mike. Love the iridescence feathers!
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Thanks Eliza, those feather are sure a wonder to look at. The metallic nature is astounding.
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A wonderful set of photos!
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Thanks, they are sure fun to watch buzzing about.
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