Mother Swallow Feeding Its Chicks Colouring Page

A mother swallow perches at the rim of a mud nest to feed her young. Two small chicks stretch their heads above the cup while one receives food from her short bill. The adult's sleek shape, pointed folded wings and forked tail frame this lively family moment beneath a protected ledge. How to colour: Colour the mother's head, back and wings glossy blue-black, her forehead and throat chestnut red, and her belly warm cream. Use soft brown-grey for the chicks, pale cream around their open mouths and muted yellow inside their beaks. Make the mud nest tan and ochre with dark brown gaps, and shade the ledge light grey. Use smooth strokes along the adult's feathers, short soft strokes for the chicks' down, and tiny circular strokes on each mud pellet. Keep the chicks' faces light so they remain clear.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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