Not far from us is the Lake Renwick Preserve, home to cormorants, egrets, herons, pelicans and more. During the breeding season, March 1 through mid-August, the preserve is only open for public programs and guided bird viewing so as not to interrupt or bother the birds. On a nice day, it’s a lovely walk. This day was several summers ago, but worth a revisit!
Tree swallow seems like a rather colorless name for this bright beauty.
The main nesting area looks more than a bit like something from “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
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