Swift

[Morg]

Another one for fun - photographed in Europe

Geoff

[Colin Key]

White-rumped?

Colin

[marklhawkes]

I think the pale rump is an illusion. The tail fork doesn't look deep enough either. I would think Pallid Swift

[Colin Key]

I think the pale rump is an illusion. The tail fork doesn't look deep enough either. I would think Pallid Swift

That was my first thought as well Mark, especially the comment regarding the tail fork not being deep enough.

Maybe we should club together and buy Geoff a new camera and/or lens so we don't have to endure these 'orrible shots :wink:

The wing profile is spot on for Pallid, as here:

http://www.pbase.com/accentor/image/82637687.jpg

Colin

[Morg]

Well done Mark - spot on. The pale rump is just an illusion brought on by the strong sunlight, and clearly a trap for the unwary.

Geoff

[MichaelF]

Looks like you got a swift answer on this one! :ohdear:

[Colin Key]

I just swallow my pride! :notworthy:

Colin

[Simon Wates]

My God! - at this rate this could go on into affinity,

Sorry

[Colin Key]

Anything which can copulate in flight and 'sleep on the wing' (no Ryanair jokes, please) deserves some publicity. :laugh:

Colin