Some of our summer “family”

Some time ago I considered disposing of several old bird houses that had been around for many years. Instead, I cleaned and repaired them and I’m glad I did because they have become the summer homes of tree swallows who come in every year and raise their families in them. Their acrobatic flights are so much fun to watch!

Here’s one of our pretty little summer “family” members who appreciates having a safe nesting place even though it’s old: