PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID WHISTLECRAFT

This Swallow ( Hirundo Rustica ) sat close by filling the air with it's dry twittering trill. The RSPB reserve at Minsmere is great place to get close to these birds as they tend to often land of the signposts near the sluice gates.

Equipment: Canon Eos 1DsMk2, Canon 500mm F4L IS Lens.

Ref: Swallow, Hirundo Rustica

Date: 22/04/06

Location: RSPB Minsmere

Photographer: David Whistlecraft