This Morning Outside

by Diane Porter

July 1, 2010
On the fence by Birdwatching Dot Com's pond
Fairfield, Iowa

They can fly already, but they aren't as good as their parents at it. They spend a lot of time sitting on the wire fence, watching the grownups swoop and twist over the pond.

Photos copyright 2010 Michael and Diane Porter

Adult barn swallows have lovely long, forked tails. This baby's will be like that someday also. Another clue to its youth is the fluffiness of the breast feathers.

Below is a whole family, school in session.

—Diane Porter

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