Jan 14, 2025
I found an SD card from last year that I never went through
And oh my goodness there were some gems in there I'd never seen
Like I'm no expert photographer but I did a good job
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seen from United States
I found an SD card from last year that I never went through
And oh my goodness there were some gems in there I'd never seen
Like I'm no expert photographer but I did a good job
traditional Grian so that I can share about why he's a Cave Swallow this season
OK SO BASICALLY
Cave Swallows are birds that nest in caves but live near water. NOW TRY TELLING ME THAT ISN'T PERFECT FOR HIM.
He can still be a pesky bird,, but he's a CAVE GREMLIN AS WELL !!!!
It's perfect and I am so hyped for this season.
This is what they look like btw.
Have you seen a Cave swallow (Petrochelidon fulva)?
Yes, in nature
No, but I have heard one in nature
Yes, in captivity
No, but I have heard one in captivity
I might have/I'm not sure
No, I've only heard of it/seen it in photos/taxidermy/etc
No, and I have never heard of this bird
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cave swallow (Petrochelidon fulva), taken june 30, 2025
so yeah there's like 5 different swallow-adjacent species here lol. barn, cave, and cliff swallows, as well as purple martins and chimney swifts! pretty sure there's also northern rough-winged swallows here too but i don't think i've ever solidly identified one here
Cave swallow (Petrochelidon fulva)
Part of a collection of watercolors by "M. Rabié" for St. Domingue Oiseaux. Dated 1766.
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the cave swallow is a small member of the martin & swallow family, found from southern portions of the united states to a northern range in south america. they primarily feed on insects caught in flight, as well as drinking by skimming the surface of ponds and lakes; their tiny legs and feet render them practically incapable of doing much activity on the ground. these social birds often live in large flocks, sometimes mixed-species flocks with barn swallows. they often hunt in small groups, and prefer to be with other birds almost constantly.
Cave Swallows Petrochelidon fulva
Concan, Texas, United States, 2015
Cave Swallows Petrochelidon fulva
Concan, Texas, United States, 2015