Thursday, April 28, 2016

SWALLOWS


The Swallows are back and enjoying flying around in a cloudless sky.  But I was happy this one settled on a branch nearby.


Incoming!









Get your own branch buddy!






And once again peace and quiet reigns.








Bird Quotations

1) Everyone likes birds.  What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?  
~David Attenborough~


2)  Be as a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath her, still she sings away all the same, knowing she has wings.
~Victor Hugo~


3) I'm youth, I'm joy, I'm a little bird that has broken out of the egg.  
~James M. Barrie~


4)  A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it simply has a song.
~Chinese Proverb~

and my favorite

5) Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tunes without the words, and never stop at all.
~Emily Dickinson~


I am sharing with the following memes as they become available, with my thanks to all our hosts.  If you click on their names you can visit other participants.

The Team at SkyWatch Friday
Tanya at Willy-Nilly Friday Five
Cath at Fun Friday Favourites
Eileen at Saturday's Critters
Misty at Camera Critters
Anni at Bird D'Pot
Michelle at Nature Notes
Stewart at Wild Bird Wednesday



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32 comments:

  1. LindaApril 28, 2016 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful action shots, Denise, and that is a gorgeous cloudless sky!

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  2. joanna ukApril 28, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    I'm dumbfounded: what aggression you managed to capture so magnificently.

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  3. MarleenApril 28, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    Wow, these photos are fabulous!

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  4. William KendallApril 28, 2016 at 4:47 PM

    Some real tension there, I see!

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  5. CloudiaApril 28, 2016 at 5:52 PM

    You have produced an amazing visual narrative here! Just first rate stuff, D

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  6. JimApril 28, 2016 at 5:54 PM

    Beautiful captures.
    Sydney – City and Suburbs

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  7. TexWisGirlApril 28, 2016 at 8:01 PM

    i love these sweet bugeaters - and their adorable babies.

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  8. RedApril 28, 2016 at 8:27 PM

    That's a wild series of shots. Great action!

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  9. Nancy ChanApril 28, 2016 at 10:16 PM

    Stand firm and resists the enemy! Thanks for sharing the lovely quotes.

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  10. Billy Blue EyesApril 29, 2016 at 3:05 AM

    I like watching them feeding their young and their acrobatics in the sky

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  11. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 29, 2016 at 4:09 AM

    Lovely shots and they certainly did not take long to get down to the serious business

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  12. eileeninmdApril 29, 2016 at 7:34 AM

    Hello, I love this series on the swllows. They are so cute! Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  13. Vilt og vakkertApril 29, 2016 at 11:46 AM

    Heisann, what a story..... told by wonderful photos, Denise, just great ... Have a nice weekend ;:OD)

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  14. MadSnapperApril 29, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    this is the first laugh out loud i have had in the past 2 days. i laughed every time i scrolled through those birds screaming at each other. these are pricless

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  15. Aritha V. April 29, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    It is so beautiful. What a lovely birds. And a blue sky behind it. Perfect. I really enjoyed this series.

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  16. Lowcarb team memberApril 29, 2016 at 6:03 PM

    Goodness the sixth one really shows them ... arguing ... superbly.
    Well done on a great selection of images.

    All the best Jan

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  17. IdaApril 29, 2016 at 9:20 PM

    Wonderful series with these birds. - They were fun to see.
    Great bird quotes. I so enjoyed your post.

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  18. eileeninmdApril 30, 2016 at 4:50 AM

    Hello Denise, Awesome captures of the swallows. I love the quotes too! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  19. FABApril 30, 2016 at 5:59 AM

    Excellent series of images Denise. I photographed my first Swallow of the year this week.

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  20. OhmydearestsApril 30, 2016 at 6:19 AM

    Absolutely wonderful images! Have a beautiful day!

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  21. betty-NZApril 30, 2016 at 6:56 AM

    I love seeing these lovelies darting around the sky, they are so graceful and quick. Your photos are great captures.

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  22. MarciaApril 30, 2016 at 7:49 AM

    Those are great photos.

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  23. ChristineApril 30, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    Oh Denise I love this post because I always love to see swallows return in spring & your photos are gorgeous & the quotes are great! Thank you so much!

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  24. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 30, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    You got some incredible photos! Either they are fighting...or mating! heehee! Love the quotes too! Hugs!

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  25. UnknownMay 1, 2016 at 1:41 AM

    Fabulous captures! Swallows are very cute birds.

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  26. Anni May 1, 2016 at 6:39 AM

    Stopping by I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend to add your link to the tool there gave us a thrill; thank you!! I think there's more to this than meets the eye....some love making going on? Just a thought. I know it doesn't look much like love to us tho.

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  27. David M. Gascoigne,May 1, 2016 at 7:30 AM

    As the quotes above reveal, birds bring joy to the hearts of everyone. It has certainly been a lifelong joy for me.

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  28. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©May 1, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Fantastic action shots, Denise. They are so agile.
    ~

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  29. AnonymousMay 1, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    Great captures! Love that you caught the whole series.

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  30. A Colorful WorldMay 2, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    Fabulous photos, Denise! Wow! Loved your quotes too.

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  31. BreathtakingMay 3, 2016 at 2:48 AM

    Hello Denise! Oh my goodness! Squabbling Swallows caught in action, what great captures Denise. Loved all the quotes, especially I,2, and 5. Have a good week!

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  32. LindaMay 4, 2016 at 12:12 AM

    What great action shots! Fantastic!

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