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        Special Topics 特別主題 >> Swifts and Swallows 燕與雨燕 >>  House Martin ??
        
(Message started by: 深藍 Owen on Apr 8^th, 2006, 10:27pm)

Title: House Martin ??
Post by 深藍 Owen on Apr 8^th, 2006, 10:27pm

Lat Chau
08/04/2006
Canon 20D

http://www.i-owen.com/Bird_photo/swallows/IMG_3425.jpg

Title: Re: House Martin ??
Post by 深藍 Owen on Apr 8^th, 2006, 11:06pm

Thanks a expert PM it's a Barn Swallow Juv. ;)

Title: Re: House Martin ??
Post by Paul Leader on Apr 13^th, 2006, 11:42am

Whilst this is a Barn Swallow, it is not a juvenile as these would show an obvious gape flange, almost no iridesence on the mantle, and certainly would not be in primary moult.

It is most likely that this is bird hatched late during last years breeding season.