Barn swallows needed rain

Nest building requires mud

May 10, 2020 at 10:44PM

Barn Swallows are beginning to pair up for nesting. Those I've watched seem interested in building nests, but the mud dabs needed as construction material required rain. The birds should be hard at work now after the weekend showeres. They spent open time sparring for best sites, and pair bonding. There seem to be arguments, but no fights. The owl meant to scare the birds from the building is not working.

(James J. Williams /The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(James J. Williams /The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(James J. Williams /The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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