In the open skies above fields, rivers, and village rooftops, this fork-tailed traveler traces effortless arcs through the air. It feeds almost entirely on flying insects, skimming low over water and farmland with breathtaking speed and precision. What makes it extraordinary is its bond with people and place — nesting in barns and bridges, migrating across continents, it links distant lands while quietly protecting crops by thinning insect swarms. Graceful on the wing and faithful to its routes, a timeless symbol of shared skies.
Barn Swallow 👇
