This guy was a bit feisty and in mid argument.
A juvenile.
Something rather elegant about swans.
With a Greylag Goose for size comparison.
On take off. You can see the splash behind where the feet have been.
Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Whooper Swan
One of the joys of winter are the swans and geese that visit our country. The Whooper Swan is one such bird that I love to see. Probably because they are so easy to photograph. There's no skulking around in bushes and hedges. There they are right in front of you, as bold as brass. You can't mistake them can you? Well, not unless it's a Bewick Swan, but that's for another day. Here is the big beast in all it's glory.
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It is taking me a long time to reply to my blog comments. I do love the swan photos. So peaceful. I guess nature is the one thing we can count on. I wonder if a Tundra Swan looks similar to this. We have some here but most the trumpeters. Thanks so much for visiting my blog. cheers.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful birds and wonderful captures for the day, Adam, as always! I do love swans!! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful swan photos!
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous birds! It's always a joy to see them.
ReplyDeleteNice birds - I used to watch them up on the Northumbria coast in winter - that was a cold spot to go birding!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Oh most definitely...elegant indeed.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
Wonderful closeups of your Whopper Swan!
ReplyDeleteThey are such elegant birds and you've captured them so well, Great shots.
ReplyDeleteThey look so graceful. I have never seen a whooper swan before.
ReplyDeleteStunning shots. Elegant birds!
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Beautiful bird photos!
ReplyDeletelove the outstretched neck shot!
ReplyDeleteThe juvenile looks very cute. But they learn soon.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely elegant . But I know they can be mean.
ReplyDeleteDelightful shots of the swans! They can be quite nasty!
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots - I love that second one.
ReplyDeletelovely to see; I really like the juvenile in it's coloured plumage
ReplyDeleteHI Adam I love Swans adn you have captured these very well. Lovely also to see the Juveniles with the adutls.
ReplyDeleteThey are certainly lovely creatures. Great photos!
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