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Friday 23 September 2011

Swallow (On a cars aerial)

There I was, happily going about things, when I noticed a Swallow standing on a cars aerial. Out comes my kit, ie. photographers, took a snap. I thought that they had left, but, it was still a breath of summer left. They should have been in Africa by now. But, no.

Radiohead - House of Cards


32 comments:

  1. A beauty. Plenty about last week and House Martins this morning. They are late leaving.
    You'll get locked up getting your kit out!

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  2. A wonderful capture Bob... well worth sending into Bird Watching magazine I am so sure they will publish it. We still have Swallows flying through Cheshire and a guy I work with has a nest of chicks still in his garage... I hope they fledge and leave quite soon.

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  3. First time I've seen the word "aerial" used for antenna. But the dictionary confirms that as a proper use. Learned somethin' knew today.

    Great photo by the way!

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  4. A wonderful capture, so sweet.
    Have a nice weekend!

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  5. Bob, great capture! Lovely little bird. All ours have headed to Mexico or some such place!

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  6. Absolutely divine, Bob. Beautiful bird, perfect image.
    Thank you for showing how nature is so amazing.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  7. Unmistakable forked tail feathers, beautiful blue and red plumage. Beautiful picture, Bob.

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  8. Hope it will make it safely to its destination...

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  9. And that's why I should always carry my camera!

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  10. Africa!

    great shot-



    Aloha from Waikiki;

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  11. Hi Bob

    Nice shot with a lovely background. Still quite a number of Swallows and Martins in Lancashire. Saw three harassing one of my local Barn Owls at 5:30 today! Sadly too far for a shot.

    Christian

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  12. Hi Bob! Sure have missed everyone. Your Swallow is Gorgeous! I got to see some on our adventure, but will share later. Love you new banner, looks great! Have a safe and nice weekend~

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  13. Ptaszki nawet na antenie "łapiesz" :-), świetnie. Pozdrawiam

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  14. Linda ave! Bela foto!Que cor!
    Parabéns!

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  16. Nice swallow and beautiful colors!

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  17. Bob, a chance encounter can sometimes come up trumps and this time it certainly did!

    You've got a cracking shot there, well done...[;o)

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  18. °º✿
    º° ✿Olá, amigo!
    ✿♥ ° ·.Belo clic
    Andorinhas são muito bonitas.
    Quase não as vejo mais por aqui.
    °º✿
    º° ✿✿♥ ° ·.Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil

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  19. Hi Bob,
    lovely expression of the bird , so nice
    pretty weekend
    Crissi

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  20. Great Bob!
    Wonderful song, also!
    Thank you!
    I wish you a perfect weekend!

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  21. Buena captura y bonita composición, con ese bello pájaro en la punta de la alambre.

    Saludos.

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  22. Amazing image Bob,i love the deep rich blue coloure.
    john.

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  23. Hi Bob!
    Great to see you still have swallows around!
    Maybe it means the winter will not be too harsh?!
    They are still here, in the south of France and should be gathering soon for their long trip!
    Keep well, cheers!

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  24. Oh joy! An exquisite image of the swallow! Wonderful detail and color. Safe travels beautiful bird!

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  25. The first pair I've seen this season arrived here late yesterday afternoon. And got the best nesting site. The sight of them really lifted my spirits!

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  26. What a beauty. I'm glad your summer was prolonged by this sighting. Wonderful shot.

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  27. Beautiful colors, swallow is wonderful!

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  28. such beautiful capture and colours!
    love it!

    LOVING your photography.:)

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