Re: [SBB] Violet-green Swallows

[Mark Bohrer <[[email protected]]>]

Linda:
I didn't know those guys even made it out here. I've only ever seen 'em 
around Mono Lake:
http://tinyurl.com/c3m7u


At 09:07 AM 8/21/2005, you wrote:
> Hello SBBers,
>
> Since about 1 August we've had an average of about 70 VIOLET-GREEN 
> SWALLOWS hanging out on the power lines at the intersection of Church 
> Avenue and De Paul Circle in San Martin (up against Coyote Lake-Harvey 
> Bear Ranch Co. Park).  They aren't present every day and there isn't any 
> particular time of day.  Just when we think they may have passed through, 
> we see either the same group or a new group of about the same number.
>
> It's interesting that the majority are likely this year's offspring 
> because the white circle around the eye is quite smudged and they are very 
> dull in color.  Initially, until I got up close, I did not recognize 
> exactly what type of swallow they were or if they were all the same 
> species.  There are definitely about 10-15% adults and young adults 
> amongst them, but they are primarily this year's crop.
>
> The typical VGSW distribution pattern in this area includes a very few in 
> the Spring, which the aggressive resident Tree Swallows run off, and then 
> a few low-key VGSW pass through during the fall after the nesting season 
> has wound down.  But this year, the numbers are strong and they are fully 
> utilizing the local pond and bravely investigating natural and 
> human-provided nesting sites.  This could mean a territorial dispute next year!
>
> Linda Adams in San Martin
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