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mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Look who’s back! #commonswift @rspbengland.bsky.social
Common Swift peering out of it’s nest box
May 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Pac-Man 👀 #commonswift
July 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Common Swift with a very full crop #CommonSwift #Bolus #Birdsinflight #Birdphotography
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Close up of a Common Swift in flight with it's wings spread showing a full crop of insects known as a bolus
July 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Happy #Flyday

#CommonSwift #Birds #BirdsInFlight #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Puckeridge
#HertsBirds

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@hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social
Common Swift banking mid-flight against a clear blue sky, scythe-shaped wings swept back, mouth open, with a blurred building in the background.
July 17, 2026 at 5:47 AM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
I’m looking forward to the summer months & the changing of the guard #migratorybirds #commonswift #Hirundinidae
#UKSildlife #Birds #Birdsinflight
Sand Martin Swallow Common swift House Martin
February 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
A few days ago our resident Swifts had all but disappeared , I'm glad to see the've returned in their numbers #Birds #Birdsinflight #CommonSwift
Common Swift in flight Common Swift in flight
June 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Happy #FlyDay
#CommonSwift #BirdsInFlight #Birds
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A close-up swift in flight, wings and forked tail fully spread, with its glossy dark plumage, pale throat, bright eye and delicate feet sharply visible against a soft, blurred green background.
August 28, 2026 at 6:26 AM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
One of the fastest birds on earth (flying in a straight line!) 💨 To know them is to love them 🤎
#migratorybirds #commonswift #birds
Common swift in flight
February 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Wow! Pure aerodynamics in the sky… ✈️
#CommonSwift #BirdsInFlight
Swift banking sharply in a pale blue sky above a house, long scythe-shaped wings swept back and a slight forked tail trailing, sunlight catching its dark, glossy body as it turns mid-flight.
May 4, 2026 at 8:54 AM
irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social
Species of the Week for World Migratory Bird Day: Common Swift
Irish name: Gabhlán Gaoithe
Scientific name: Apus apus

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#SpeciesOfTheWeek #CommonSwift #WorldMigratoryBirdDay
May 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Happy #Flyday

#CommonSwift #BirdsInFlight #Birds #BirdOfTheDay #firsybirdofmyday #ECK
A swift flying directly towards the camera, its dark body and long, swept-back wings sharply defined against a soft green, blurred background. One wing catches the light, revealing delicate feather detail.
August 21, 2026 at 6:20 AM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
59 days until the swifts return.

59 dawns.
59 dusks.
Then the sky fills with screaming wings again.

Roll on 12 May.

#birds #birdsinflight #migratorybirds #CommonSwift
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A Common Swift in flight banking through the air, one long scythe-shaped wing raised high and the other swept down, showing the sleek dark body and pale feather detail against a soft green blurred background.
March 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Happy #Flyday
#CommonSwift #BirdsInFlight #BirdOfTheDay #ECK

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Head-on view of a Common Swift in flight, wings swept forward in a dramatic curve and eyes fixed on the camera. Soft backlighting reveals delicate feather detail through the wings, while the bird stands out against a smooth, pale green and yellow blurred background.
July 31, 2026 at 5:07 AM
benjyhere.bsky.social
Swift food. #CommonSwift #CuckooSpit #Froghopper
April 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Those feet aren’t made for walking👀
@rspb.bsky.social #BirdsInFlight
#CommonSwift #MigratoryBirds
#Birds
Close-up of a common swift in flight with wings fully outstretched, dark smoky-brown feathers and a pale throat patch visible against a soft green blurred background. The bird appears to be hovering toward the camera, tiny feet tucked forward and tail fanned like a paper dart.
May 17, 2026 at 10:59 AM
kathat.eurosky.social
One of the most beautiful #commonswift picture and with #alt text!
August 30, 2026 at 8:44 AM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Apus Apus #CommonSwift #Birds #BirdsInFlight #MeansNoFeet
A Common Swift (Apus apus) in flight, seen side-on with its long, swept-back wings fully extended. Its dark brown plumage and pale throat catch the light against a soft, blurred green background.
August 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
TFI #FlyDay

#BirdOfTheDay #BirdsInFlight #CommonSwift #ECK
A common swift suspended in mid-air against a pale sky, wings scythe-shaped and fully outstretched, every translucent feather glowing softly in the light. Its dark eye and tiny open beak add a spark of life to the aerodynamic silhouette, like a feathered crescent carved for speed.
May 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
apophtegmes.bsky.social
A juvenile Common Swift found this morning, June 29 Provence; safe and unharmed, but out of the nest a little too soon, could the recent heatwave? Still not ready for its first flight..

#Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdPhotography #Birding #CommonSwift #Provence #France #NaturePhotography
June 29, 2026 at 4:37 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
And scream 😮

#CommonSwift #BirdsInFlight
A swift in mid-flight against a pale grey sky, banking sharply with one long crescent-shaped wing extended downward. Its beak is wide open as it screams, revealing the pink interior of its mouth, while the sleek dark plumage and forked tail give the bird a dart-like, aerodynamic appearance.
May 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Happy #FlyDay #CommonSwift
@rspb.bsky.social #BirdsInFlight
A head-on close-up of a Common Swift in flight, filling the frame with its swept-back wings outstretched. The bird’s dark eye, short bill and pale throat are sharply focused, while the wings blur slightly at the tips to convey speed. A softly blurred green background isolates the swift, highlighting its streamlined shape and intense gaze.
July 24, 2026 at 9:50 AM
lilithl.bsky.social
Good afternoon everyone 🌎 ⚘️🍂🪶

Endlich mal Regen, der nicht verdampft bevor er den Boden berührt.

Finally some rain that actually hits the ground before evaporating.

#commonswift #birds #cloudysky
#Mauersegler #Swifts
#Gebäudebrüter
#Berlin #Kreuzberg
Fünf dunkle Mauersegler mit markanten, sichelförmigen Flügeln fliegen in einer lockeren Gruppe vor einem komplett grauen, wolkenverhangenen Himmel.
June 3, 2026 at 11:25 AM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
My Swift a Day… till they’ve flown away
#CommonSwift #BirdsInFlight #MigratoryBirds #SaveOurSwifts
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A close up photograph of a Common Swift in flight, banking sharply with both long, sickle shaped wings stretched almost edge to edge across the frame. The bird’s dark eye and pale throat are pin sharp, while fine feather detail is visible through the sunlit wings. A smooth green and yellow background melts into soft bokeh, making the swift appear to float against a wash of summer colour.
August 2, 2026 at 8:50 AM
mart-the-gooner.bsky.social
Screaming Swift
#CommonSwift #BirdsInFlight #Birds
A Common Swift screaming in fast, head-on flight with its long, scythe shaped wings fully outstretched. The bird’s wide open gape reveals the deep pink mouth it uses to scoop insects from the air, while its dark eye catches the light. Fine feather detail is visible across the wings and body against a smooth, sunlit green background that isolates the bird and emphasises its speed and agility.
July 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM