Feathered Friends- Unusual Bird's Nest and Feather

Hi everyone! I was at the park and saw this bird's nest in the overhang for the picnic table. I have never seen a nest like this one before so that is why I say that it is unusual. I didn't see any birds flying around to give me a clue as to what bird made this nest. Maybe our bird expert @melinda010100 knows.

At a different location I found this bird high up on a branch and this unusual bird feather on the ground.

I don't know if this feather belongs to the bird on the branch. I will show my appreciation (hint, hint) if you can solve these two mysteries for me.

Thanks for your help!

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Looks like a Swallow's nest to me.
If so they flew south for the winter and won't return till the weather warms up.

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Thanks so much for the ID on the nest Bud! They have a long wait to return because it is still way too cold here. 1-SBI for your help. : )

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Barn Swallows build nests like this...

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Thanks Mike! I appreciate your help. Someone else beat you to the prize though.

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I would have to agree with barn swallow nest, but I'm uncertain about the bird or the feather! Wish I could help.
Thanks for posting to #featheredfriends. !Tip

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No problem Melinda. I won't lose any sleep over it. LOL! Thanks so much for the tip. : )

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Howdy Butterfly! Spoken like a true city girl! Unusual nest and unusual feather? lol..Did I ask how you're doin up there? Not too cold for ya I hope.

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Yup, you've got that right. A true city girl...that is me. I sure would love to live in the country now.

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Well I think you were raised in the wrong place! From what I can tell you sound more like a nature loving country girl(except for the spider thing) than a city girl. And see there, you want to live in the country anyway.

Where would that be, if you had the choice?

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