Yawning, preening, posing

When a small bird has such a big yawn it’s easy to imagine it catching insects on the wing.

 

Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) 1/1250, f/9.0, ISO 800

 

Welcome Swallows are tiny, about 15cm and 15g, with much of their length being taken up with their long forked tail. In the image […]