Barn Swallows Eat While Flying. These birds are commonly seen swooping low over fields or water, eating their food on the go.

In fact, swallows are so abundant around here that Swallow Rock is a Cambria landmark. ... This colorful little bird, and its near devastation, led to the founding of the first Audubon Society.

Historically, the tree swallow has always been the early bird: “Unauthenticated reports record its arrival as early as January 21 … It is certain, however, that it often puts in an appearance by the ...

Nest boxes help many species of birds, including eastern bluebirds, tree swallows and wood ducks, by providing protection during nesting season. Boxes for swallows and bluebirds are maintained by UWM.