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Dr. Iris Levin's Barn Swallow Research
2023
In the 3 years we have lived here, we've been lucky to see Iris's work first-hand. Iris and her husband/collaborator Toshi teach at Kenyon College and each summer work on barn swallow research.
In 2023, cameras were attached near the nests as baby birds emerged. Here's a glimpse into the lives of new barn swallow families:
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Good coordination, guys!
Baby bird hunger!
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Please wait a few seconds - the baby birds will appear
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Dad hanging out with his kids
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Not enough room for both parents in this nest!
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Getting better at mounting the cameras
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Mom you are sitting on my head
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Look at her love on them!
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Cleaning up the kiddos
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Can see color bands here
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Both parents are in this one
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Brooding younger nestlings
More baby bird videos from 2023:
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