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House Martin ??
« on: Apr 8th, 2006, 10:27pm »
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Re: House Martin ??
« Reply #1 on: Apr 8th, 2006, 11:06pm »
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Thanks a expert PM it's a Barn Swallow Juv.  
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Re: House Martin ??
« Reply #2 on: Apr 13th, 2006, 11:42am »
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Whilst this is a Barn Swallow, it is not a juvenile as these would show an obvious gape flange, almost no iridesence on the mantle, and certainly would not be in primary moult.
 
It is most likely that this is bird hatched late during last years breeding season.
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