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Violet-green Swallow adult back view
Gray cloudy days have kept me out of the field lately, but I have been having visions of spring’s arrival and with it migrating birds. Some people think that American Robins are signs of spring’s arrival. For others they think of Red-winged Blackbirds, bluebirds or even Turkey Vultures. Swallows are definitely a birdy sign of spring for me because these insect eating birds usually don’t show up until spring has arrived.
Today I wanted to share swallow photos that show the six species of swallows I see and photograph in northern Utah while they are here for their nesting season.
Last spring I was able to photograph nesting Violet-green Swallows in a range of sky island mountains that are west of where I live in Salt Lake City. I hope that this nesting season I will be able to spend more time observing and photographing these colorful swallows.
Violet-green Swallows are mainly found in western North America.
Tree Swallows can be found throughout most of North America at some point during the year. I find them most often in the mountains, marshes, wetlands, and some sky island mountains ranges in northern Utah. The bright iridescent blue feathers of the males are quite eye-catching.
Northern Rough-winged Swallow in the Wasatch Mountains
During the breeding season Northern Rough-winged swallows can be found from southeastern Alaska, Canada, Mexico and throughout the lower 48 states. I find them in the mountains and along creek and riverbanks in northern Utah.
Adult Cliff Swallow warming up in the morning light
Cliff Swallows have a huge range during their breeding season. They breed in Alaska, Canada, Mexico and most of the lower 48 states excluding Florida. I photograph this species in the marshes, wetlands, valleys, mountains, and mountain canyons in Utah.
Immature Bank Swallow in marsh habitat
I don’t have as many opportunities to photograph Banks Swallows as I would like. I know where they nest in one area of the Wasatch Mountains but that spot is on private property that I can only see from a long distance. I keep hoping that I can locate a colony of nesting Bank Swallows that I can photograph.
During their nesting season Banks Swallows can be found from Alaska across northern Canada then south to California, Texas and North Carolina.
Spring Barn Swallow adult in wetlands
Barn Swallows can be found throughout much of North America during their breeding season. I photograph them most often in the marshes and wetlands that surround the Great Salt Lake, in the mountains and on Antelope Island State Park .
Who knows, with climate change I may one day photograph Cave Swallows in northern Utah.
As I sit here hoping for rain today and snow in the next few days I can’t help but think of spring and the swallows that are already on the wing heading towards me in Utah. I can barley wait to spot my first of the year swallows.
Click here to see more of my swallow photos plus facts and information about each species.
I was glad to be able to photograph Bank, Barn, Cliff and Tree Swallows perched on top of a stand of phragmites near the auto tour route on the refuge in early morning light.
Of the photos that I took that morning I liked this one Rough-winged Swallow the most because I could see its entire body while the other swallow had the out of focus perch in front of the body of the bird.
That one midge I saw in the restroom at Bear River MBR did cause me to wonder if the swallows will show up early this year in northern Utah or will the predicted cooler weather cause them arrive at their normal time.
Truly lovely series! The iridescence is so pretty in your images of the Tree Swallow and Barn Swallow. Total respect for any Violet-green Swallow photos. They’ve been a nemesis bird for me in terms of pictures. But I love seeing them, even though I’ve yet to capture a good shot.
Extraordinary shots! Every pic is beautiful! The colors and detail you capture never ceases to amaze me. Thanks Mia.
Beautiful! My spring bird is American Avocet but they are already here in The end of January this year!
Ditto to all the previous comments. Wow! and helpful Swallow identifiction collection were the first things I though of after viewing this nice collection of photos of these beautiful birds.
With all these beautiful swallows (the Violet-green “butt-shot” shows off his colors fabulously!), I can’t help but be reminded of the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8PrwNHdQv8
Lovely and very helpful Swallow identification collection – thanks!
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Swallows are extremely agile fliers, and it can be overwhelming trying to quickly pick through a flock to identify all of the birds. Fortunately, it's not a terribly large family group, with only six expected species in most of the east. Once you learn what to look for, and with a little sharpening of your binocular skills to find and track a specific bird, you should be able to ID each one quickly and accurately. Note that juvenile birds can look a bit different, and the full range is not covered here. That's not really a problem in the spring.
This common species is the default for comparison, so learn it very well.
Clean white underside constrasting with dark cheek
Clean white underside constrasting with dark cheek
Metallic blue upperside, with dark cheek contrasting with white throat
Some have a fairly brown upperside (especially juveniles)
A generally brown swallow with not much contrast in its plumage.
Young birds look very similar to adults
Brown upperside and brownish throat
Another "brown" swallow, but pretty dainty (both in size and flight style) compared to our other swallows, and more contrast than Northern Rough-winged Swallow.
White underside with dark chest band
Even at a distance, the chest band appears very clean and crisp
Dainty build, white underside with dark chest band
White underside with dark chest band
White underside with dark chest band
Pretty common, at times quite numerous. Extremely distinctive shape. The silhouette alone is enough to identify this species.
Blue upperside, orange underside, dark orange throat and forehead
Blue upperside, dark orange throat and forehead
Notice the long forked tail, which is distinctive among the expected swallows
Colorful, like Barn Swallow, but with a white forehead, square tail and pale rump
Blue cap, dark orange throat and white forehead
Blue cap, dark orange throat and white forehead
Dark headed overall with a white forehead
Dark throat and cheeks, square tail and white forehead
Distinct pale rump is visible even at a distance
Often localized. Typically nest in close proximity to humans, using martin houses or gourds.
Males are a dark blue color above and below
Females and immature birds are more gray on the underside
Note more forked tail and dark blue color underneath
Females and immature birds are more gray on the underside
Bulky structure, fairly forked tail, dark blue color
Females and immature birds are more gray on the underside
Extremely similar to Cliff Swallow, and also very rare in most eastern locations. If you come across a very late Cliff-like swallow, it is worth considering, but should be identified only with extreme care.
Make sure what you are looking at is actually a swallow! Chimney Swifts sometimes group with swallows, and are also good fliers.
Neither a swallow nor a hawk, this species belongs to the nightjar family. They are larger than swallows, with distinctive white bars in the wings.
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