Barn Swallows and Windows (Random Pointless Photos)

Step 1: I get a bright idea. While the adult barn swallows are off catching bugs, I crack open the top window sash, point my camera out and get a pretty clear shot of the chicks poking up out of the nest.


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Step 2: An adult barn swallow comes back, sees the open window and freaks out, swooping back and forth in front of me and chirping angrily.



Step 3: I shut the window. The barn swallow calms down, backs off.

Step 4: While mother and father feed babies, I take crummy shots through the closed window.






Here's a bonus hummingbird.