Perched on slender reeds, a group of barn swallows gathers in a moment of stillness that contrasts with their usual speed. Known for swift, acrobatic flight and deeply forked tails, these birds are built for life on the wing. They catch insects midair and travel vast distances between continents. Subtle variations in color and markings suggest that more than one subspecies may be present, reflecting the barn swallow"s extensive global range.
Barn swallows of different subspecies resting together
Today in History
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Fall comes to Pando
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World Lizard Day
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Here, fishy!
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Art abounds at the Palais Garnier
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Pride Month
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What happened to these clouds?
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
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Maya site of Copán
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An oceanic valentine
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Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland
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Kawachi Fuji Garden
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Skyscraper Day
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Who s there? The largest owl in the world
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New Year s Eve
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White Sands National Park turns 90
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International Womens Day
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I see one!
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Ölüdeniz, Turkey
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Nesting season for the leatherbacks
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50 years of Earth Day
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Mona Vale Rockpool, Sydney, Australia
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Brown-throated three-toed sloth in cecropia tree, Costa Rica
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Remembering Krakatoa
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A peak in the clouds
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Hen Galan
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Saskatchewan s spookier side
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Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
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Nature Photography Day
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Happy Fourth of July!
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The beach at Cala Luna, Sardinia, Italy
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