Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow
 The tree swallow is a North American swallow. They nest through out Canada and the northern United states and migrate down to the extreme southern US, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for the winter. They typically do not migrate as far south as other swallows because they eat more seeds and plant material than other swallows so they can survive in cooler climates where there are fewer insects.
Tree Swallow
 The tree swallow gets its name because it is a cavity nester and it is often found nesting in tree cavities. Tree swallows will also nest in nesting boxes that are placed in the right type of habitat. They prefer open habitats, such as fields and marshes, where they can catch their prey in flight. They also like to nest close to water because more flying insects are found around the water, due to the fact that the larva of many flying insects are aquatic.
Tree Swallow
 Like most swallows the primary diet of the tree swallow consists of insects. They hunt from dusk to dawn, typically flying close to the ground and catching their prey in flight. This bird was hunting for nesting materials when I photographed it.



8 comments:

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

These are very good close up shots of this lovely bird with wonderful colouring of their plumage.

Cristina Pop said...

Such a cute little bird!

Karen said...

Lovely shots of these pretty birds.

Roger Owen Green said...

Yes, informative piece on a pretty bird
ROG, ABCW

Andrea @ From The Sol said...

Wonderful pictures and the best I've seen capturing the wonderful color of the Tree Swallow. They are amazing little birds and you certainly did them justice.

Andrea @ From The Sol

Janice said...

Great shots!

Rohrerbot said...

I love when they aren't flying around....nice observations!

A Colorful World said...

I had to scroll down...I've missed amny of your great posts! This is wonderful!