As you may be aware, I always try with my photos to put the viewer right there amongst the action and to try and photograph in a way that shows something that perhaps happens so quickly that it goes unnoticed.  This series of  a young swallow being fed by its parent is one of those moments. It  is something that I have seen very regularly and when I knew that Swallows were nesting  in numbers nearby at the local riding stables, I was looking forward to them leaving the nest.  I even predicted where the youngsters would perch and wait for the parent to come and feed them.  I have been visiting the stables regularly just to see how the nests were progressing and I knew that I would get the chance sooner or later. I scanned the fences constantly this afternoon and suddenly there was a young swallow waiting patiently. Using one of the posts as a rest for the camera, I took a few photos and then waited for the parent to bring food and as the youngster was fed I managed a few shots.

The parent flies in to feed the baby Swallow.

Still in flight the parent stuffs food down the throat.

This is all happening in a fraction of a second.

The food is almost delivered.

The parent wheels away.

The baby waits for more food.

….and begs again as the parent flies above.