A close-up “profile” shot of the beautiful American Tree Swallow. Already a lovely bird, the bright sunshine really helped to intensify his gorgeous coloration. Swallows are, however, brilliant insect control! They fly at high-speeds, picking off untold numbers of mosquitoes, gnats, and flies. If you didn’t get bitten by a mosquito today, perhaps thank a swallow? Even if you did, thank him/her that you weren’t bitten by more!
Photo taken at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, PA, USA.
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