Saturday, 2 April 2011

Swans........a close encounter with beautiful birds

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)




I had a really nice time watching the Mute Swans at Marbury CP a couple of days ago. 
They where so relaxed about me being so close.
 A pity it didn't last as long as I would have liked as a group of people with a couple of dogs (off the lead) came charging along the path just as I was getting into my stride and scared them away.

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19 comments:

  1. grammie g2 April 2011 at 15:50

    Hi Andrew...It's wonderful that you have the opportunity to be that close, and see them even!I doubt that I will ever see one!!
    I think this one of the few times I have seen anyone show a photo of one out of the water Wishing you a nice relaxing weekend....Grace

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  2. Bob Bushell2 April 2011 at 16:02

    Good pictures of the Mute Swans. Letting your dogs off the leads, there ought to be a law against doing that, especially when there is wildlife about.

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  3. joo2 April 2011 at 18:01

    I love watching them - they're so beautiful.

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  4. Dave2 April 2011 at 22:12

    Wonderful Andrew!
    We watched a Mute Swan chase three Canada Geese around a marsh last weekend. He was a very angry bird. I think the geese were a little too loud for him.

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  5. TexWisGirl2 April 2011 at 23:06

    They are gorgeous - the male's peachy bill offset by that black. Just beautiful. :) thanks for following me! i'm following back! i follow SO many blogs, but what's one more when i can see lovely creatures like these!!!

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  6. FAB5 April 2011 at 20:50

    Nice series Andrew. Problems with doggie walkers ... join the club!

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  7. Unknown5 April 2011 at 21:12

    Great series Andrew!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  8. mick5 April 2011 at 21:49

    I think swans are always beautiful. IMO Dogs should be controlled at ALL times - and maybe their owners as well!

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  9. Carletta5 April 2011 at 22:12

    I'm glad you were able to get as many as you did. They always remind me of fairytales. :)
    I love the fourth one with the open wingspan and the rings of glistening water -beautiful!

    Carletta@Round The Bend

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  10. eileeninmd5 April 2011 at 22:49

    Beautiful shots of the Mute Swans. You were able to get some great shots.

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  11. Sondra6 April 2011 at 00:29

    You are so right they are beautiful....Wonderful photos!!

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  12. NatureFootstep6 April 2011 at 13:52

    Mute swans dont seem to be bothered by people. They are often close to us. :) Love your shots.

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  13. Springman6 April 2011 at 17:12

    Now if you can get a picture of the swan facing off against the dogs you'll really have some news footage!

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  14. Bill S.6 April 2011 at 18:48

    Very nice pictures. Swans are such beautiful birds. They are so stunning.

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  15. Anonymous6 April 2011 at 20:08

    These are great pictures of the beautiful Swans. I love dogs and cats, but not irresponsible owners.

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  16. jeanlivingsimple7 April 2011 at 00:19

    I love Swans. You captured them very well!

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  17. Pat Ulrich7 April 2011 at 03:49

    They really are lovely -- great shots. I especially like the wing-flap in the last one.

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  18. Victoria7 April 2011 at 05:49

    Wonderful series of images of the swans... I browsed your blog a bit and could easily lose quite a bit of time following your rambles! For now, I'll leave this comment and my thanks for your visit to my Sharp-shinned Hawk!

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  19. Ryan Ankeny7 April 2011 at 13:31

    I've had dog walkers interrupt my photo session on many occasions. Frustrating to say the least. At least you got some good shots before they were gone.

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