The Himalayas are home to numerous Birds which can rarely be seen in other parts of India.
I spotted this Barn Swallow swinging amongst the clouds in Mussoorie, Uttrakhand ,India, which is located at an altitude of 6000 feet ( 2000 metres approx.)
The Western Himalayas at Mussoorie turn into a glorious shade of Green in June.
The Green Trees are themselves covered with numerous blossoms which attracts numerous pollinators ( i.e. insects).
The Pollinators in turn are a feast for these Swallows.
Barn Swallows ( English), Hirundo rustica ( Scientific Name) are experts in picking their prey from the skies.
The plumage of males and female are very similar of this species and thus I will not even attempt to guess the Gender of this one.
I had to stretch my neck backwards to catch a shot of this lovely Swallow, perched high above on a Wire Stretched across the Blue Skies.
Is my Feathered Friend Showing me the Path to what lies Ahead ?
a swallow, nice, but strange that it is alone…
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Yes, I think the partner was off for Lunch.
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Just beautiful!
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Thank you
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Welcome!
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Just adore your birds on the wire.
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Thank You, so did I.
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Where I live children love to see barn swallow nests on buildings, since they love watching the baby birds. The adults are fun to watch too, with their incredible aerial maneuvers.
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How interesting. Do they make their nests with clay/mud ?
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Yep, and they build them on picnic shelters and other buildings that are commonly used by people.
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interesting to observe bird behavior. sorry for the delayed response, was travelling for a week.
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Yes, I love to just sit and watch birds behave. And no worries about the delay, your travels always produce many wonderful posts!
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Thank you for the kind words. Will be sharing pics of birds I spotted in Kerala.
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I’m looking forward to seeing them!
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all smiles. have a great week.
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