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These swallows were caught in the downpour. They must have been migrating from the colder northern climates, making their way to Africa. When they reached my town, where the weather is usually quite good at this time of year, they must have thought they had found a temporary winter home, so they had a little break in the sunshine. Suddenly, the rain began to pour down as if a bucket (a very large one) had been upturned. Their wings soaking wet, they felt too heavy to continue their flight southwards. So they took a break on the electricity cables just above our house, where they remained until the downpour passed, and then they moved on to find another drier spot to hide.
Haha pooor swallows.
ReplyDeleteMaria, I see the water coming out of the tube again, I guess the rainy season is still there? or it's just another unexpected rain?
Nice nice shot!
am always amazed at the migration process of birds!
ReplyDeleteOh, Maria I like this scenery very much!
ReplyDeleteThis is the season for passing migratory flocks here in southern Italy. They are truly amazing. Often I don't see them, but I hear the sound of their wings beating as they pass by...it's quite moving!
ReplyDeleteBtw, I left a comment about the Sicilian pasta on your other blog.
poor swallows. :(
ReplyDeletei like the idea though that these birds you see will later be flying around somewhere in africa. :)
I like swallows, especially when they fly in swarm.
ReplyDeleteThere you are, Swallows doing what swallows do. nice to see.
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