Bird House Cam - About Tree Swallows

Tree Swallows are one of the primary competitors of Bluebirds for nest space. Each year, we wait to see which species will check in to our specially-equipped bird house. Tree Swallows are beautiful birds, with metallic teal coloring on their head, wings and back, and white coloring underneath. They are spectacular aerial acrobats, catching insects on the wing for most of their diet. Tree Swallows are migratory, spending winters in the southern U.S., Mexico and Central America and returning north in early spring. They typically begin building their nests in April, using small twigs, grass or pine needles, then lining the nest with feathers.

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