14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Barn Swallow
According to a Native American legend, the Barn Swallow stole fire from the sun and brought it down to earth. A wrathful god hurled a firebrand at the swallow, burning its tail. This left it with its trademark forked tail.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2016 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2016 |
| Photo Location: | Vienna, Virginia, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON D810 |
| Copyright: | © Ksu Koystinen |