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Taxonomy: Order Passeriformes >> Family Hirundinidae >> Genus Petrochelidon

Cliff Swallow (Unique ID: 796)
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Species: Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota)
Location: Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, United States
Age: adult     Plumage: alternate/breeding     Activity: flying
Sex: ---     Visibility: full body     Quantity: single
Photographer: Judd Patterson     Date: June 25, 2007
Equipment: Canon EOS 5D and Canon 500mm f/4L IS     Megapixels: 5.8

Notes: It is incredibly challenging to follow these fast birds while in flight. This image was a combination of skill, persistence, and a bit of luck!
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