Caption

Two barn swallows (Hirundo rustica) mating on a post, male with outstretched wings, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Date

Apr 29, 2025

Credit line

Photo12/imageBROKER/Wilfried Martin

Reference

BRK25E61_346

Model release

NA

Property release

No

License type

Royalty free

Available size

30.3Mb (1.5Mb) / 13.3in x 8.9in / 3989 x 2659 (300dpi)

Keywords

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