Birds of Kentucky: Barn Swallow
2025-05-08 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen
All About Birds says that "According to legend, the Barn Swallow got its forked tail because it stole fire from the gods to bring to people. An angry deity hurled a firebrand at the swallow, singeing away its middle tail feathers." Comments | Permalink
2025-05-08 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen
All About Birds says that "According to legend, the Barn Swallow got its forked tail because it stole fire from the gods to bring to people. An angry deity hurled a firebrand at the swallow, singeing away its middle tail feathers." Comments | Permalink