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| Tree swallow and nest box Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge Montana |
Tree swallows fly rapidly and erratically through the air as they nab insects on the wing. So I was fortunate that this bird decided to take an extended break from flitting about by sitting on the post next to a bluebird nest box. I started photographing the bird when the light came from behind it, but this left him in shadow. So I moved to the opposite side of the bird where direct sun lit up the iridescent blue-green feathers, making for a much better image.
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