Just a small selection tonight, but they're good'uns. All taken before work this morning, and exactly the type of shot I've been after. There was even a bit of sunshine to help the shutter speed along.
First some swallows. A nice sedate one to start.
Now a couple of flight shots.
The swallows were gathering mud, which means they're preparing for second broods (they can have as many as three in a season). As were the house martins. All of them were coming down to the same part of the muddy fringe of the pond.
The final shot is my favourite. An argument over some mud… as if they really have to worry about it being in short supply!
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
RobinL
30 Jul 2011Words, great captures ! You'rerightthey are gooduns!
Dudley
30 Jul 2011:star: :star: :star: :star: :star:
Words
30 Jul 2011Robin, thanks! It helps to know in advance where they are going to land.
Words
30 Jul 2011Andy, thanks :cheers:
Words
30 Jul 2011Thanks Erwin!
SittingFox
31 Jul 2011Wow, well done! 🙂
Words
1 Aug 2011Adele, occasionally the effort is worth it 😉
gdare
2 Aug 2011The second and a last one are amazing :up:
Words
2 Aug 2011Darko, thanks. I was happy. 😀
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012A wonderful set of photos