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Monday, April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023

I am a Northern Rough-winged Swallow
My latin name means "scraper wing saw feather"
My outer feathers have little hooks on them 
They feel more like sandpaper than leather.

Location: Torry Island Campground, Belle Glade

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Rough-winged_Swallow/overview

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson




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