With a 330′ barn, we have a LOT of spots for the swallows to nest.  I really enjoy watching the parents feeding their babies and watching the babies grow and eventually leaving the nest.

The babies are a little ‘alien’ looking…

especially when they open their mouths and start screaming for their meal.

The parents are constantly flying in and out feeding the little ones.  I like a lot of things about the swallows, but it is their bug catching abilities that I appreciate the most.

The swallow population is strong here.  I counted almost 100 of them lined up on the telephone line the other day, but Fall is in the air and they will be leaving soon.  I will look forward to their return next year.