Special Moments

As a wildlife photographer I experience many special moments but some are more memorable than others.Last week I visited Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve to have a look at the newly constructed Morecambe and Allen hides.On the way there I had noticed three young swallows being fed by the parent birds.I was able to park the car close to the action and take many images of the comings and goings.The young birds had fledged but were still dependent on the adults for a sufficient supply of insects.It was a sobering thought to think that very soon these young birds would embark unaided on a marathon journey to South Africa where they would spend our winter months.The odds on them achieving this are very slim and even less on them making the return journey.I enjoyed my short time with them and wished them well on their long journey.Hope you enjoy a few of my images from this memorable encounter shown below and many thanks for looking in.