As I was focusing in on a Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) that was happily singing from a perch sticking out of a small pond, another swallow came screeching in in an attempt to take over the perch. The attack was successful and the first bird was forced to leave.
Happy with his effort to become “king of the hill,” the new swallow began to sing with all of his might as he surveyed his new kingdom. How long will his reign last? Undoubtedly the swallow knows that others may soon seek his place, but seems determined to enjoy his moment in the spotlight.
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Mike Powell 
I love that you managed to capture the moment of conflict (or maybe conflict avoidance). You have also caught the way the light picks out the colours in the plumage beautifully.
It is difficult to get swallow shots (at least in my own experience). These are great!
Thanks. I have tried to capture shots of swallows in flight and can testify to the fact that it is an almost impossible task–they are small and fast and their flight path is unpredictable. 🙂