This Barn Swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world and can be found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Preferring open country, the barn swallow get's its name from her preference for making her home in houses and barns. The Swallow is a symbol of safe voyage because of the birds noted long migratory habits.
 

The hand felting and applique details are done by a women's felting business in Kathmandu, Nepal, that emphasizes providing skills and income opportunities to women of greater need. The felting is done with 100% natural wool and non-toxic, azo-free dyes. Wool scraps are recycled into new products.

Exceptional felting workmanship makes our highly representational backyard bird ornaments something very special. Educational, decorative and entertaining for birding enthusiasts as well as everyday admirers of nature's most amazing creatures... birds! Lovingly soft to the touch because they are made with a fine natural wool.