Inspiring and Supporting Photographers of Australian Birds
Photographed by | Michael Hamel-Green on Tue 22nd Jun, 2021 and uploaded on Wed 23rd Jun, 2021 . | ||||||||||||||||||
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Comment | Parts of Lake Borrie seemed to be shimmering with Welcome Swallows skimming the surface, almost stationary or hovering over the water as they moved together in the same direction into a prevailing head wind. A shimmer of swallows, if a collective noun is warranted. It was early on a very cold morning, in the vicinity of 3 degrees, and the waters were likely warmer than the air. The insect swarms emerging from these nutrient-rich waters were probably inclined to stay close to or in the water. Possibly the Swallows were looking for mosquito wrigglers or water-skaters. Here is one intently scanning the waters below it, morning sun on its blue-sheened head and back and rufous throat, with its wings beautifully fanned, and forked tail displaying its trademark white spots. Winter is probably a tough time for Welcome Swallows as their warmth-seeking insect prey lie low. | ||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Nikon Z7ii, Nikon 300mm PF f4, TC1.7, focal length 500mm ISO 1250 1/2000th f11 Monopod | ||||||||||||||||||
Location | Lake Borrie, Werribee Treatment Plant, Victoria | ||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | in flight, adult | ||||||||||||||||||
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