Swallow sex

[John Chardine]

This is a Tree Swallow pair in post-copulation mode. What more can I say?! Image created in Sackville, NB today.

40D, 500 mm f4, 1.4x tc
capture date: Sunday, May 25, 2008 11:18:42 AM
EXIF version: 2.2
exposure program: Aperture Priority
ISO speed: 1000
shutter speed: 1/800
aperture: f5.6
exposure bias: +0.0
metering: Pattern

[Leroy Laverman]

Yup, that's a cloaca all right. I imagine that caught your eye when reviewing your days work. Could be a good shot for a bird behavior reference book or the like.

[Fabs Forns]

Wow, I caught a Grea Blue like that, too graphic to post, though :)
This is indeed a great behavor image!

[Blake Shadle]

Excellent behavior, and timing on your part! Fabs... I thank you for keeping that Great Blue image to yourself!! :D I might pass out if I saw it!!!

[Julie Kenward]

Yes, I'd have to agree with Blake...the great heron photo might be a bit too much but this one of the swallows really works. Great composition and BG on this one!