Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

 (L 5.25" WS 13" Wt 0.47 oz)

Found in much of No. & So. Ameri-
ca and most of Europe and Asia.

Daffodils that come before the
swallow dares, and takes the
winds of March with beauty.

      (William Shakespeare)

I-M Canal

near Channahon, IL

19Jul2009

Note the dark breast-
band contrasting the
white throat.