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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.


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.

18 comments:

  1. Such beautiful birds and wonderful captures for the day, Adam, as always! I do love swans!! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Have a great weekend!

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  2. They're gorgeous birds! It's always a joy to see them.

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  3. Nice birds - I used to watch them up on the Northumbria coast in winter - that was a cold spot to go birding!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  4. Oh most definitely...elegant indeed.
    Great photos.

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  5. Wonderful closeups of your Whopper Swan!

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  6. They are such elegant birds and you've captured them so well, Great shots.

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  7. They look so graceful. I have never seen a whooper swan before.

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  8. Stunning shots. Elegant birds!

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  9. love the outstretched neck shot!

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  10. The juvenile looks very cute. But they learn soon.

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  11. Definitely elegant . But I know they can be mean.

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  12. Delightful shots of the swans! They can be quite nasty!

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  13. Fabulous shots - I love that second one.

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  14. lovely to see; I really like the juvenile in it's coloured plumage

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  15. HI Adam I love Swans adn you have captured these very well. Lovely also to see the Juveniles with the adutls.

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  16. They are certainly lovely creatures. Great photos!

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