Tree Swallow: A handsome aerialist

BONNERS FERRY — During the past several weeks I have been observing a remarkable darting bird. In fact he is so quick at times he is hard to follow in flight. The first time I saw him was about two weeks ago sitting on top of an old snag beside Myrtle Creek south of the Kootenai River. I knew it was a swallow but I consulted my “Birds of Idaho” field guide for identification. After further research I discovered the bird was a Tree Swallow.