Friday, July 12, 2019

Images from Carl Salyer NWR & Upper Souris NWR, ND



Cliff Swallows






Busy flocks of Cliff Swallows often swarm around bridges and overpasses in summer, offering passers-by a chance to admire avian architecture and family life at once. Clusters of their intricate mud nests cling to vertical walls, and when a Cliff Swallow is home you can see its bright forehead glowing from the dim entrance. These common, sociable swallows are nearly always found in large groups, whether they’re chasing insects high above the ground, preening on perches, or dipping into a river for a bath.








Barn Swallows




Lindsay is always on lookout









Territorial dispute between two adult Northern Shovelers





The victor does his “Loon impersonation” while the vanquished sleeks away





Tornado damage





Red-eyed Vireo









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