Gulp. . . Brave Tree Swallow

A bit shy at first. . .

The tree swallow dipped and dived, swooped and looped.

Then the brave little guy came in for a landing.

Unafraid of the fact that I was standing right next to its nest, it flew up with a feather in it's beak.

   

Its nest is in a dead tree next to the retention pond behind Bendix Park.

  

I So badly want to capture a bird in flight without blur.

I have much to learn about shutter speeds and macro settings.

Wet Crocks, feet and blue jeans from wading into the water to try a better vantage point.  I'm lucking I didn't fall into the brink.