Beauty in the air

Show-off flyers

May 17, 2012 at 8:09PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Some species of birds are most beautiful when in the air. Barn Swallows on a wire or fence don't have the dramatic beauty they show when swooping in pursuit of insects. These birds were feeding above a lawn this morning, using wings, tail, and a strong wind to twist and turn and race inches above the grass. It's a shame those tails are not more readily seen.

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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