Monday, May 05, 2008

Pass the Pepto

Ugg. I don't know if I have a virus or it's just that my insides are having a killer party and I wasn't invited. This has been going on for days, and I somehow got through last weekend's busy schedule without passing out. Even feel like you have swallowed toxins? Bleh.

Speaking of swallows:
I managed to get over to RAPTOR to drop off a butt-load of perches I had left in my car. As I was pulling out of the driveway, I saw this bird:

Swallow sitting
Well, hello there, little Northern Rough-Winged Swallow. What are you up to?


swallow take off
Oooo....gathering sticks and mud?

Northern rough winged swallow nest building
A-ha. Building a nest under the covered bridge? Good choice.

Back out again
And back out again.
I watched them do this over and over again. Birds are nothing if not industrious.
These holes are old drainage thingies, and I guess the birds know what they are doing. Let's hope Mill Creek doesn't flood again any time soon. The nest site is about 5 feet above the water.

northern rough winged swallow resting
Take a break, dude. You've earned it.
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8 comments:

  1. Lynne at Hasty BrookMonday, May 05, 2008 10:16:00 PM

    Neat swallow pix! Isn't it just the best thing to sit quiet and watch birds live their lives?

    I sure hope you feel better. You have to mend your tomach before your BIG WEEKEND.

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  2. KittTuesday, May 06, 2008 1:56:00 AM

    Sorry you've caught a bug! Better the birds get 'em (and eat 'em).

    The bracelet and earrings arrived! I love them! So very cute. I will post pictures tomorrow. Thank you!

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  3. NCmountainwomanTuesday, May 06, 2008 2:00:00 PM

    Here's hoping neither you or the swallow gets washed out. Feel better soon.

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  4. OwlmanTuesday, May 06, 2008 4:35:00 PM

    VERY rude of your insides not to invite you - BAD insides. Hope your outsides are feeling more human soon.

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  5. NatureWomanTuesday, May 06, 2008 6:51:00 PM

    Hope you're feeling better by now! Cool swallow pics!

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  6. Lisa at GreenbowTuesday, May 06, 2008 9:27:00 PM

    I love these pictures. One of my favorite things to do is to watch swallows build nests. They are so busy when doing this.

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  7. MaryTuesday, May 06, 2008 9:35:00 PM

    I agree! They need a break. I saw swallows constructing a nest for a while and they wore me out. Amazing.

    Hope you feel better, Susan. Big weekend coming up :o)

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  8. KathiTuesday, May 06, 2008 9:38:00 PM

    Nice NRWS series! Hey, feel better quick - we're gonna bird our A$$E$ off this weekend!

    See you there,

    ~Kathi

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