One of the bird watching memory aids that I learned long ago was "Cave Swallows need headlights but don't have them, and Cliff Swallows have headlights but don't need them". It is a way to remember which of these similar looking swallows sports the bright white spot on its forehead.
I was reminded of this today as Teri and I worked at the Refuge Manager's residence. She has a healthy population of Cliff Swallows nesting under the eaves of her home, and we were "talked at" all morning.
I got a few pictures of these guys, and check out their headlights!!
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Mark
Just about my favorite as nest construction goes. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for that helpful tip about the headlight. I will try to remember. Virginia
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