<p>Cliff Swallow (<i> petrochelidon pyrrhonota</i>) with the early makings of a nest. A number of cliff swallows were building their structures on this wall.
</p><p>Shot at ISO800 on my E520. Most cliff swallow nests are under eaves in less-than-ideal lighting. I'm also careful to keep my distance from nesting birds, so keeping all of that in mind, a cliff swallow in process.
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