Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)

Rare to uncommon breeder in the western half of NC, Tree Swallows are increasing in the breeding season in this state. Locally abundant along the coast in migration and in winter. Flocks of thousands may be seen over large fields, marshes, or tornadically descending on Wax Myrtle shrubs as they feed on berries & bugs.
Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor)
Missoula Co., MT
30 Apr 2014

Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor)
Edge of marsh in the Roanoke Sound, Dare Co., NC
9 Nov 2007

Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor)
Edge of marsh in the Roanoke Sound, Dare Co., NC
9 Nov 2007

Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor)
Edge of marsh in the Roanoke Sound, Dare Co., NC
9 Nov 2007


Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor)
Over catfish ponds, Washington Co., NC
7 Nov 2012


Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor)
Cape Hatteras Point, Dare Co., NC
23 Feb 2014

Feeding and drinking around the dunes and roosting in the Sea Oats...

Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor)
Cape Hatteras Point, Dare Co., NC
23 Feb 2014

Roosting in the Sea Oats.



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