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When we arrived, we saw a group of Cliff Swallows gathering mud for their nests. Note the light colored forehead and buffy rump that distinguishes Cliff Swallows from others:
The swallows were building their nests on the nearby cliffs. Check out that unconformity.
Some good dragonfly activity there as well, including Common Green Darner, Blue-eyed Darner, Variegated Meadowhawk, and Wandering Glider. No Desert Whitetails, though.
Lots and lots of damselflies, too. As we were leaving we saw a teneral (freshly emerged individual) take flight. Another damselfly grabbed it and took it to a nearby bush to eat it. It's a damsel-eat-damsel world out there.
Sorry I haven't responded sooner. We have been camping with Joyce and John. Just now viewing your blog and Lisas blog today. The weather has been so so not really bad just so so. We decorated graves on Friday. Glad we did that when it was pretty. Beautiful area you were visiting. I didn't realize the swallows were that big. A different type I guess. Hope you enjoyed Sfran and looking forward to you being home. Let us know. Love Mom
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