The barn swallow – harbingers of spring – reportage National Geographic Slovenia

The most recognized harbinger of spring is The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica). Many people are still convinced that every year in the same nest returns the same pair, which is far from the truth. During migration many birds die from starvation, exhaustion, in storms and only 20% of them return. These facts attracted my attention, to prepare a photo reportage about Barn swallows for the National Geographic Slovenia magazine.

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