Barn Swallow – 5/31/26

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 5/31/26

Observation Time: 3:40 pm

Observation Location: stone hut by Upper Leach Pond at Borderland State Park

Common Name: Barn Swallow

Scientific Name: Hirundo rustica

Comments: I spotted this pair of barn swallows sitting on a birch branch as I was sitting on a bench in front ot the stone hut by Leach Pond. Then I saw them fly into the stone hut, where I took the second photo.

I last saw barn swallows nesting in the stone hut by Leach Pond 12 years ago on May 29, 2014.

Barn swallows are passerine birds, which includes more than half of all bird species. A passerine bird has three toes pointing forward and one back. This facilitates perching. The passerines form one of the most diverse terrestrial vertebrate orders, with over 5,000 identified species.

More Information: All About Birds