[tn-bird] Re: Swallows, Brainerd Levee
- From: OLCOOT1@xxxxxxx
- To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 23:05:49 EDT
In a message dated 8/15/02 2:16:34 PM Central Daylight Time,
dgpatterson@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> It seems Barn Swallows prefer something under their nest for support and
> Cliff Swallows prefer something immediately above their nest, perhaps
> making
> it difficult for a hawk or owl to get above the nest, so the two species
> are
> unlikely to compete for the same spot.
>
It is not that unusual for them to nest in adjoining nests here in west TN.
Barn Swallows nest just as well with or without substructure and they will
hang a nest in the same manner as a Cliff Swallow. A prime example is under
the Obion River Bridge on the Great River Road where they are lined up and
sometime alternate as to species. Another location where there are thousands
of Cliff Swallow nests is under the I-40 bridge over the TN River where both
species again nest side by side but there are only a hand full of Barn
Swallows at this location. Barn are in the extreme minority in any of these
locations. I think it might be the case where the Barn Swallows are
opportunistic because I've seen them finish a partial Cliff Swallow's nest
and raise young.
Good Birding!!!
Jeff R. Wilson
OL' COOT / TLBA
Bartlett Tenn.
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