Hello,
Barn Swallow Babies!
May is peak
Barn Swallow migration in the northern states and provinces. Swallows
reach Alaska and begin breeding in much of their range. The first babies
are hatching. The photos below give you a peek at a nest. Answer the questions
under each photo after reading
a little more about the babies here.
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Which
baby do you think will be fed next? |
Why
do you think these babies stay so close together? |
Why
do you think these babies are all facing the same way? |
Try
This! Journaling Question
- Baby Barn
Swallows remain in the nest until they are 18-23 days old and weigh
about 17.5 grams. Compare that to baby robins, which fledge when they
are 14-16 days old and weigh over 50 grams! Why do you think that baby
swallows remain in the nest so much longer than baby robins even though
swallows don't have to grow as much? (HINT: Think about the different
places their nests are in and the different foods they eat.)
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