Northern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx serripennis
16 June 2014
Northern Rough-winged Swallow is difficult to photograph as it rarely seems to perch. Mostly they are seen in flight over open areas or water bodies, with barely an opportunity to alight. Yesterday we were fortunate to see two individuals perched on a barbed wire fence. The pictures are not great but they do serve as a record, however, of a bird that I can only recall having photographed once before. Sometime you have to take what you can get!
Beautiful photos of the swallows, David.
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Greetings Irma
It must be very satisfying to capture something as elusive as this, David, even if you do consider them only 'record shots', although I reckon they're way beyond that. Looking forward to seeing the flight shots!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you both - - Richard
Thanks for your very kind words, Richard.
DeleteIt's always a treat to see something you weren't expecting!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard that sort Swallow, excellent photos.
ReplyDeleteNever mind the quality of the pictures, as you say sometimes you must be happy with what a species offers you!
ReplyDeleteI have never managed to pixelate any species of swallows, and I think you did great here!
As Richard says they are elusive, always on the wing!
Enjoy your day, both of you!!
Beautiful pictures of this Swallow. David
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Great to get some rare birds sometime!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThis swallow is so beautiful. Great shots, David!
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Swallows are by no means easy to get in the picture but you have yet to know a few nice pictures of it :-)
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