Swallow Family's Cozy Nest Project

Fun Fact

Did you know that swallows are incredible architects? They build their sturdy, cup-shaped nests using hundreds of tiny mud pellets mixed with grass and even their own saliva! It takes a lot of teamwork and trips to gather all the materials.

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Feather Focus - Swallows often have glossy, iridescent blue-black backs and wings, with reddish-brown faces and creamy white bellies. Use these colors to make them shine!
2. 2🖍️ Mud & Straw Textures - For the nest, use shades of brown, gray, and earthy yellow for the mud and straw. Try layering colors to show the different textures and depth.
3. 3✨ Background Depth - The wooden beam or brick wall can have subtle variations in color (grays, browns, reds). Add shadows beneath the nest to make it pop out from the background.
4. 4🌈 Tiny Details - Pay attention to the small twig or straw in the swallow's beak and the individual mud pellets on the nest. A fine-tipped marker or colored pencil can bring these intricate details to life.