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Barn Swallow, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, Virginia, 2025 A barn swallow rests in golden light at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia — a fleeting moment of calm, framed by late-summer branches and the hush of early morning. Barn Swallow,Geotagged,Hirundo rustica,Meadowlark Botantical Gardens,Summer,United States,Vienna,Virgiina Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Barn Swallow, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, Virginia, 2025

A barn swallow rests in golden light at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia — a fleeting moment of calm, framed by late-summer branches and the hush of early morning.

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The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. It is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by dclawyer
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By dclawyer

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Uploaded Jul 12, 2025. Captured Jul 12, 2025 13:17 in 9746 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA 22182, USA.
  • Canon EOS R5m2
  • f/7.1
  • 1/100s
  • ISO100
  • 500mm