Barn Swallows in the nest

Barn Swallows in the nest

The nest held at least three baby birds and possibly four. All the birds appeared to be healthy when viewed from a distance. This is one of the UK’s most abundant migrants with an estimated population in excess of 800,000 birds.

Country: UK
Location: Bough Beech, Kent Wildlife Trust
Family: Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae)
Species: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
Date taken: 25/06/2013