Saturday, 27 June 2015

SATURDAY CRITTERS - Swallows in Donegal (Part 6)

 These Swallows were doing their best in the wind and the rain to stay on the fence and all the shots were taken from inside my car.  You will hear on the video at the end I still have my indicator light on as you can hear the tick tock!!!

















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 I am linking this post with SATURDAY CRITTERS.

I hope you liked the Swallows and I thank you for visiting.

 I finally arrived at my friend Trish's home,unpacked and settled in for a few days, however once again NATURE had a different idea and all will be revealed on Monday's Post.

Many thanks for those who leave comments and I wish everyone a happy weekend.
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41 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child27 June 2015 at 17:41

    They are simply glorious. Feathered marvels. Thank you - and a happy weekend to you too.

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  2. NatureFootstep27 June 2015 at 17:48

    a relative to the barnswallow I think :) Gorgeous images.

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  3. Jim27 June 2015 at 18:44

    Great captures.
    Sydney – City and Suburbs

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  4. Anonymous27 June 2015 at 19:09

    I want to come back as a swallow!

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  5. Yvonne27 June 2015 at 19:09

    I want to come back as a swallow. (Or a cat.)

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  6. FAB27 June 2015 at 19:42

    Lovely captures Margaret. Have a good weekend.

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  7. Hannah27 June 2015 at 19:45

    Such gorgeous clear shots of the swallows, I love their coloration and cute forked tails. I marvel that you got such clear photos with all that strong wind. The sounds they make are so cute. They are the same colors but different patterns than the barn swallows here.

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  8. ADRIAN27 June 2015 at 19:52

    Your Swallows do a lot of resting. Good to see them at eye level.

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  9. eileeninmd27 June 2015 at 19:55

    Hello Margaret, pretty shots and video of the Swallows. They look like are barn swallows. I love the background to so pretty. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  10. Yamini MacLean27 June 2015 at 20:28

    Hari OM
    What a most delightful array! I particularly love the 3rd from last shot... worthy of a painting I'd say... YAM xx

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  11. Rajesh27 June 2015 at 21:07

    Beautiful birds. They look cute.

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  12. Mersad27 June 2015 at 21:29

    Really amazing captures. Love the bird shots with the shallow depth of field.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  13. Hootin Anni27 June 2015 at 22:37

    Love 'em all today Margaret. The close up images AND the ones with the far-distant shots showing them all hunkered down on the fence wire.

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  14. 21 Wits27 June 2015 at 22:41

    Tweet-tweet, as sweet as sweet can be.

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  15. Carol Blackburn27 June 2015 at 22:50

    WOnderful photos. I haven't seen a swallow since I was a child.

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  16. TexWisGirl27 June 2015 at 23:21

    they're so darn cute!

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  17. What Karen Sees28 June 2015 at 00:01

    Great shots, even in the wind. They are handsome birds, and you've captured them well.

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  18. Simon Douglas Thompson28 June 2015 at 00:54

    Had a lovely watch of one yesterday, it was performing super tight turns at high speed

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  19. Douglas Mcfarlane28 June 2015 at 01:33

    Beautiful images Margaret of one of my favourite species. I like the individual birds in the images but equally liked seeing multiple Swallows on the fence.

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  20. Stacy28 June 2015 at 02:05

    This is such a beautiful bird and it is so cute how they line themselves up on the fence. These photos are great!

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  21. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©28 June 2015 at 04:28

    So that's the secret to getting good swallow pics! Wait for a storm and they just hold on...I try them on the wing sometimes, no dice.
    ~

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  22. Adam Jones28 June 2015 at 05:06

    Wonderful Swallow pictures.

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  23. Anonymous28 June 2015 at 05:30

    Hi Margaret, These are such great pictures!!!

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  24. Bob Bushell28 June 2015 at 05:32

    Beautiful Swallows and the young, love it.

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  25. Lynne28 June 2015 at 05:43

    I loved the puffed up look of the Swallows . . .
    Great old time fence too . . .

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  26. Deanna28 June 2015 at 05:45

    Oh what a lovely bird and such great images. Hope you have a lovely time!!

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  27. Maude Lynn28 June 2015 at 08:41

    Gorgeous swallows!

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  28. Linda W.28 June 2015 at 09:21

    Cute photos!

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  29. Lois28 June 2015 at 10:11

    Gorgeous photos! What pretty birds.

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  30. carol l mckenna28 June 2015 at 10:39

    All are gorgeous feathered friends photography ~ favorite is the first fence photo ~ very creative!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  31. Ruth Hiebert28 June 2015 at 11:41

    Very cute pictures. Swallows have a beautiful look and they often seem to be playful,I like that.

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  32. Al28 June 2015 at 12:16

    Great swallows - so pretty!

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  33. Mary Howell Cromer28 June 2015 at 12:17

    I love love love Swallows and these images are wonderful Margaret!

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  34. Rambling Woods28 June 2015 at 14:31

    I love swallows and the quality of both the photos and video is superb....Michelle

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  35. Phil Slade28 June 2015 at 17:02

    The Swallows have had a hard time of it this year Margaret. The weather has not been helpful in providing lots of insects and I'm hoping that the promised heat wave of next week will boost the Swallows' productivity. Keep those pictures coming - I love Swallows.

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  36. Stuart Price28 June 2015 at 18:11

    Never seen them perching on fences in groups like that................

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  37. Jeanne28 June 2015 at 22:17

    Margaret these swallow shots are just wonderful. We have some swallows here , but these are really incredible and the colors so vibrant. also loved your video!

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  38. Debbie29 June 2015 at 01:08

    they are pretty, i really like the unusual variation in their color!!!!

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  39. EG CameraGirl29 June 2015 at 06:01

    Looks like the swallows are thriving in Donegal!

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  40. Anonymous29 June 2015 at 08:31

    The Swallows are beautiful birds. Great stills and video.

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  41. Unknown29 June 2015 at 22:36

    Pretty little birds!

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