Cliff Swallows Nesting in Mud Structures Under Eaves
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 10:46:22 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This photograph captures two cliff swallows emerging from their distinctive gourd-shaped mud nests attached to the underside of wooden structural beams. The nests are constructed from hundreds of mud pellets, showing the rough, textured surface characteristic of cliff swallow architecture. The birds display their dark wings and rufous-colored throats as they cling to the nest entrance. The wooden structure shows weathering and age, with visible grain and some discoloration. The image was taken at the Yolo Bypass Wetlands, an important habitat for nesting swallows in California.
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