Barn Swallow on the Pavement

I think the strong winds forced this swallow down for a rest. So rare to catch one not flying.

[Liana]

pretty! estonian national bird :)

[Ralph Miner]

@lianal According to legend, the Barn Swallow got its forked tail because it stole fire from the gods to bring to people. An angry deity hurled a firebrand at the swallow, singeing away its middle tail feathers.

[Liana]

@rminer I `ll remember that, interesting! Thankyou!