Our two Barn Swallows spent the morning tag-teaming their way along the Potomac River near Washington. Finally, they landed on a branch for a conversation that looked a little steamy.
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After a while, the male (left) took off and the female moved to a new branch overlooking the river.
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She spent a few minutes preening, before growing impatient.
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She looked around as if to wonder where he went.
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Then she noticed him approaching.
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And approach he did.
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The next few photos speak for themselves.
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A delicate balancing act...
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Until you couldn't tell one from the other.
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And then he took off for a few minutes.
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Before they return to their branches, not far from one another.
