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Common Swift Collection

The common swift (Apus apus) is a mesmerizing sight in the skies of Wiltshire, UK during the month of June

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common swifts (Apus apus) flying overhead, Wiltshire, UK, June. Digital composite image

Common swifts (Apus apus) flying overhead, Wiltshire, UK, June. Digital composite image

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Swift (Apus apus) flock screaming in flight against blue sky and clouds, Monmouthshire

Swift (Apus apus) flock screaming in flight against blue sky and clouds, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Swift Apus apus UK

Swift Apus apus UK

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Swift (Apus apus), adult

Swift (Apus apus), adult

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common Swift Apus apus Norfolk summer

Common Swift Apus apus Norfolk summer

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common swift (Apus apus) group flying overhead, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, UK, May

Common swift (Apus apus) group flying overhead, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, UK, May

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common swift (Apus apus) flying low to water while hunting, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Common swift (Apus apus) flying low to water while hunting, Norfolk, England, UK, July. Winner of Animal Behaviour Category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2019. Photographer

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common Swift (Apus apus) in flight reflected in water, Norfolk, England, UK. July

Common Swift (Apus apus) in flight reflected in water, Norfolk, England, UK. July

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Swift (Apus apus) in flight, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Swift (Apus apus) in flight, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common Swift (Apus apus) skimming water surface having just taken a drink. Norwich, UK. July

Common Swift (Apus apus) skimming water surface having just taken a drink. Norwich, UK. July

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Swift (colour litho)

Swift (colour litho)
3120981 Swift (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

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Common Swift - bird in flight, hunting for insects, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Common Swift - pair in front of artificial nesting box, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Common Swift - bird flying in front of artificial nesting box, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Common Swift - flock flying in formation over breeding territory, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Common Swift - flock flying in formation over breeding territory, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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180702d0021
Common Swift - bird in front of artificial nesting box, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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P2A1578
Common Swift - flock flying over house roof with solar panels, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Common Swift - flying in front of artificial nesting box, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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P2A1434
Common Swift - pair in front of artificial nesting box, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: The Common Swift (chromolitho)

The Common Swift (chromolitho)
3643912 The Common Swift (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Common Swift)

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Martin, 1864 (colour litho)

Martin, 1864 (colour litho)
998958 Martin, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren sAammtlichen)

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Apus apus, Common Swift, Netherlands

Apus apus, Common Swift, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Flying foraging Common Swift with bill open to catch insects, Apus apus, Netherlands

Flying foraging Common Swift with bill open to catch insects, Apus apus, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: migrating Common Swift against blue sky, frontal view, Apus apus, Netherlands

migrating Common Swift against blue sky, frontal view, Apus apus, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Flying Common Swift with claws and legs visible, Apus apus, Netherlands

Flying Common Swift with claws and legs visible, Apus apus, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Flying Common Swift on the brink of snapping a insect with its wide open bill, Apus apus

Flying Common Swift on the brink of snapping a insect with its wide open bill, Apus apus, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common Swift hanging against wall of house in search of nesting holes to breed in, Apus apus

Common Swift hanging against wall of house in search of nesting holes to breed in, Apus apus, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common Swift hanging in front of nestingbox against wall of house in search of nesting holes to

Common Swift hanging in front of nestingbox against wall of house in search of nesting holes to breed in, Apus apus, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Flying Common Swift above a reed fringed lake, Apus apus, Netherlands

Flying Common Swift above a reed fringed lake, Apus apus, Netherlands

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common Swift, Apus apus

Common Swift, Apus apus

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common Swift in flight, Apus apus, Italy

Common Swift in flight, Apus apus, Italy

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common Swift hunting for insect, Apus apus, Italy

Common Swift hunting for insect, Apus apus, Italy

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common Swift in flight, Apus apus

Common Swift in flight, Apus apus

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common Swift (Apus apus) flying, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Common Swift (Apus apus) flying, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Common swift (Apus apus) in flight

Common swift (Apus apus) in flight

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Illustration of a group of Swifts (Apus apus) in flight

Illustration of a group of Swifts (Apus apus) in flight

Background imageCommon Swift Collection: Swift Northumberland May

Swift Northumberland May



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The common swift (Apus apus) is a mesmerizing sight in the skies of Wiltshire, UK during the month of June. With their sleek bodies and agile wings, these birds create a stunning digital composite image as they fly overhead. In Monmouthshire, a flock of swifts can be seen screaming in flight against a backdrop of blue sky and fluffy clouds. The adult swifts, identified as Apus apus, showcase their graceful movements in Northumberland during May. Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire witnesses another spectacle as a group of common swifts takes flight together. Their synchronized movements are truly awe-inspiring to behold. Norfolk becomes home to these magnificent creatures during the summer months, where they reflect beautifully on the water's surface while soaring through the air. In Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July brings yet another opportunity to witness the breathtaking display by these swifts as they gracefully glide through the sky. Norwich captures an intimate moment when one of these birds skims across the water's surface after taking a refreshing drink. This captivating lithograph showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details that make up this species' plumage. It serves as a reminder of just how remarkable nature can be. The common swift (Apus apus) is not only an incredible avian marvel but also a symbol of freedom and grace in flight. These images capture fleeting moments that remind us to appreciate nature's wonders all around us – from their synchronized aerial displays to their reflections on calm waters. Whether it's witnessing them flying overhead or catching glimpses reflected on tranquil surfaces, encountering these common swifts is always an extraordinary experience that leaves observers captivated by their beauty and elegance.