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Barn swallow

hirundo rustica

Description:

Seen as a sign of summer in Britain as these swallows only arrive here when the weather is (supposedly) warmer to breed. Often seen swooping over rivers catching insects on the wing.

Habitat:

seen on or by the river Eden at Appleby in westmorland.

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Debbie Stewart
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Debbie Stewart

Eden, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on May 16, 2013
Submitted on May 19, 2013

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