Baby Barn Swallows - Day 3

The Baby Barn Swallows hatched (June 20 2017)! Today is June 22nd(Day 3). We have been watching the nest since spring, waiting for this day. There were 2 eggs in the nest on May 29.
The barn swallow is a bird of open country that normally uses man-made structures to breed and consequently has spread with human expansion. It builds a cup nest from mud pellets in barns or similar structures and feeds on insects caught in flight. This species lives in close association with humans, and its insect-eating habits mean that it is tolerated by humans; this acceptance was reinforced in the past by superstitions regarding the bird and its nest. There are frequent cultural references to the barn swallow in literary and religious works due to both its living in close proximity to humans and its annual migration.

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My baby barn swalllows are so tiny and grow so fast! We expect them every year and have had many generations. This morning, we found a baby on the ground and quickly returned it to the nest. Mommy came right back. We’re so happy he was fine.

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This is fascinating watching the little guys grow

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Thanks. It is crazy how quickly hey are growing. In 2 days they went from little pink wiggly things to having some feathers starting to grow from their wings. I guess that is what happens when you eat all day long.

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Amazing! Which camera were you using, its beautiful!

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How old do they have to be before they start generating their own body heat? They obviously aren't on day 3 here.

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