Tree swallows too late .....

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  1. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I had a couple of tree swallows checking out a new bird house that I just put up...they flew around for 3 days deciding if it was right...Guess what? Some other birds ending up moving in...I guess they should of been quicker to start building a nest...

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  3. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Silly birds lost their chance! I'll bet they will know better next year!
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Those swallows are beautiful! Ours are only black and white, but very graceful. I've seen similar things happening in our bird houses.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Vey handsome little birds. I wonder where they'll end up nesting?
     



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    CritterPainter Awed by Nature

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    Guess it's a tough housing market all over, lol!
     
  7. tschnath

    tschnath In Flower

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    They are very cute. Most of the swallows around here I don't get to see. They hang out more at the farms. Sometimes when we are out riding our bikes I get to see them but they don't come to my house. Thanks for sharing. Nice pics.
     

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