Friday, February 18, 2022

Easy To Swallow

This pretty Tree swallow sat on a wire fence and turned every which way to pose for me. The others had all flown off, but not this one. I love his fluorescent shimmering head!






"..fine feathers do not really make fine birds, for it is the swallow that soars, while the peacock screeches from the barnyard."

~Charles F. Raymond,


23 comments:

Chatty Crone said...

Ginny, I have never ever heard or seen a Tree swallow before. I love his coloring and his shine. Very pretty!

Cheryl’s Sunlit Pathway said...

It's also my first time in seeing a tree swallow. Very pretty photos. So glad you take time to share them

Nancy Chan said...

This is a beautiful bird and it knows that it is beautiful. It enjoys posing for your camera. Love the flourescent shimmering head.

Hootin Anni said...

What great portraits of this beauty! They usually fly away at a human's approach...terrific timing Ginny.

Sandi said...

I wonder how these bright colors look to other birds.

Ann said...

He's beautiful. I love how he posed for you.

Martha said...

He is gorgeous! Fantastic captures Ginny!

Rose said...

Ginny! These are wonderful captures. They are so beautiful.

Latane Barton said...

I love the beautiful colors and the fact that it loves having it's picture taken, evidently. Such a ham!

MadSnapper said...

I like this quote. I have never seen a bird like this and the head is stunning. it is aqua like all the houses are being painted here. his head is the IN color this year. gorgeous

Shug said...

So much beauty in this little bird and I too like the stunning color of it's head. Oh how I love to see a peacock with it's feathers all flared out, but this is a reminder that there are other beauties that we fell to see.

The Feminine Energy said...

Awwww... how beautiful, Ginny. Makes me think of warm summer days. I can hardly wait! ~Andrea xoxoxo

DeniseinVA said...

A great quote to go with these lovely photos. Beautifully captured Ginny!

Beside a babbling brook... said...

Perfect little 'show-off'!!! :-)

🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸

Jeanette said...

He is a beauty and it looks like he knows it!

photowannabe said...

I love his posing every which way for you. You captured his glistening feathers perfectly.
The quote gave me a giggle this morning.
Sue

LC said...

Beautiful! Loved the quote, too. Growing up, my family lived about four blocks from our town's small zoo. We could hear those peacocks screeching!

Ruth Hiebert said...

The Tree Swallow is so pretty. I already look forward to seeing them this spring.

Mari said...

That is a beautiful bird, and you did a good job getting photos!

Linda said...

He's beautiful!!

DawnTreader said...

Such gorgeous colors - nice of him to pose for you! :)

Red Rose Alley said...

That is ONE pretty bird! And your photos of it are fantastic! You showed us so many different angles, so we could see his brilliant fluorescent head. These are great pictures, Ginny. I haven't seen too many birds around yet, cause it's still so cold. I do see the mourning doves a lot in the neighborhood though. That quote is perfect for your post. : )

~Sheri

Jenny the Pirate said...

Awwww, he is so beautiful and so special, Ginny! xoxo

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