Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Welcome Swallows.....


I was both delighted and fed up when we were walking along the sea wall behind Aqwa (Aquarium of WA) at Hillarys Boat Harbour over the weekend.. delighted to come across a small flock of Welcome Swallows dancing about on the rocks and tops of nearby boats, fed up because can you believe it.. I didn't have my long lens, bah! Called 'welcome swallows' by sailors in times gone by because the sight of a swallow would mean land ahoy!! I think they're the sweetest little creatures and it makes me happy to see them :) I hope that you see something that makes you happy today, take care and stay safe....

Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 12:01 AM

29 comments:

  1. RedPatOctober 30, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    They look so cute, Grace! It's wonderful watching swallows fly around.

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  2. MalyssOctober 30, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    Love them! They did not leave yet here; Which means it's still hot enough. But it won't be long now before they fly away..

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  3. TheChieftessOctober 30, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Sweet!!! I love that they're called Welcome Swallows!!!

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  4. Joop ZandOctober 30, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    Lovely birds these swallows..... good photo's again.

    Greetings, Joop

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  5. cieldequimperOctober 30, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Oh they are so sweet, not like ours at all! Smooches! I love swallows!

    (Hope you got the knee seen to...)

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  6. NokeOctober 30, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Schön wenn die Schwalben konnen bei uns sind sie alle weg.

    Gruß
    Noke

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  7. CloudiaOctober 30, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Now they and you have made us happy!


    Aloha Cheri

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  8. AdullamiteOctober 30, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Long lens or not the pictures are superb!

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  9. DianeOctober 30, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Your gain and our loss, we do not see swallows again now until next year. have a good day Diane

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  10. JackOctober 30, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    I know what you mean about the wrong lens. I sometimes think I should carry three cameras with three different lenses. Sometimes I carry a compact camera in my pocket because it has a crazy long lens, much longer than my DSLR.

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  11. LOLfromPasaOctober 30, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    They are so sweet. Love the name too. Regardless of the lens you certainly got great shots! (Mr. LOL put his back out at weekend. Plenty of ice and visit to chiro y'day. Now he is okay. Thanks for asking. I told him :).)

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  12. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    The Welcome Swallows are beautiful. It took me quite some effort to identify them a few weeks ago. http://highriser.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/day-4-mallacoota-to-merimbula-2009.html I should have had you with me to photograph them.

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  13. JoyOctober 30, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    What a welcome sight, they are beautiful: thank you Grace! Joy x

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  14. William KendallOctober 30, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Quite pleasant birds, too!

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  15. Sunnybrook FarmOctober 30, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Our swallows are long gone, probably in central america by now. When they return, we know spring is finally here. Have a happy spring day.

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  16. Chattahoochee Valley DailyOctober 30, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Wish I had seen some of these cute little guys this morning. I could gave used a chirpy pick me up :-)

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  17. Bill MOctober 30, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Those are some nice looking birds.

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  18. hamiltonOctober 30, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    these swallows have adorable little red faces :)

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  19. RandyOctober 30, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I like their coloring.

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  20. diane bOctober 30, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Good shots anyway. I didn't know swallows had a red chest.

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  21. Lucy Corrander : PhotosOctober 30, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    They have the air of a human family day out.

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  22. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"October 30, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    We'll not be seeing any more swallows this year in the UK; they've all departed for warmer climes - for which I don't blame them at all.

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  23. JoeOctober 30, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    You did well Grace even with out your long lens. Sweet little birds with a great name.

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  24. SamiOctober 30, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Lovely flock of birds enjoying warmer climates.

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  25. Tanya BreeseOctober 30, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    what cute little things they are! and the name is perfect!

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  26. ErcotravelsOctober 30, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Truly cute birds! such beautiful clicks.

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  27. SharonOctober 30, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    They are such cute little birds. I love them!

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  28. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Lovely photos! The reflections on the water are fabulous.

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  29. Cezar and LéiaOctober 31, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    they are so cute!A very special set of images, thanks for sharing!
    Léia

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