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Swallow:

Description: 5 3/4"  Blue-green glossy on head, back and wings, white on stomach, chest, cheeks and throat. White cheek patch doesn't go above bill or eye. 

Sound: Not yet available anyone have one?

Food Source: These are very beneficial birds who love insects, and will eat in flight. Commonly seen following a person mowing a lawn stirring up the insects in the grass. Also seen near water bodies or even a small pond skimming the water.

Nesting Habits: Will nest in bird houses, birdhouse gourds, or naturally. One fellow even wanted to nest in an old water pump. Tree swallows lay 3-6 small white eggs.

Additional Note: These little fellows are extremely brave. Last year I was able to hold up feathers at nesting time and they would swoop down and grab them from my fingers. Extremely fun for the kids to see.

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