The Victor
by Bill Pevlor
Title
The Victor
Artist
Bill Pevlor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photograph
Description
At first glance, this tree swallow seems to be basking in the sun or going through some sort of mating dance to show off it's plumage to some nearby female. Well, you have to look closer to get the full picture.
This tree swallow is not just showing off to impress a girl - at least, primarily. He is exerting his dominance over a rival swallow - whom he is sitting on.
The above image is at the end of a fierce battle. I noticed this pair of birds going at it and grabbed the camera to catch the action.
The battle began in mid-air near the nesting box. Both birds, locked in a death grip, tumbled to the ground where the rough and tumble battle raged for several minutes.
As serious as it looked, everyone flew off looking none the worse for the encounter.
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May 24th, 2012
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