Tuesday 10 January 2012

Hatchmere Lake....................... another lovely pool in Delamere Forest

I visited Hatchmere Lake after my walk around Delamere Forest hoping to see some wildlife.

I was soon joined by these Mute Swans... looking for a treat.

I still had my 18-55mm lens on the camera... it didn't matter as the swans were so tame.

They allowed me to capture some lovely close ups.

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40 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl10 January 2012 at 19:08

    they're gorgeous, andrew! :)

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  2. Shaun10 January 2012 at 19:22

    Very nice shots Andrew, cant say i would fully trust those swans. They are some mean birds when they want to be. Well done

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  3. Magia da Inês10 January 2012 at 19:23

    Muito fofos.
    °º♫ Boa tarde!
    °º✿ Beijinhos.
    º° ✿♥ ♫° ·. Brasil
    ✿⊱╮

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  4. cieldequimper10 January 2012 at 19:31

    Hmmm... so calm...

    I just cannot get over your robin header. Mum says she breakfasted this morning with a robin on the windowsill. It stayed put watching her for the longest time. I wish I could have been there!

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  5. Art10 January 2012 at 19:40

    An beautiful series!

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  6. Unknown10 January 2012 at 20:17

    Great close up Andrew!! Boom & gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  7. Horst in Edmonton10 January 2012 at 20:43

    Swans are very beautiful birds. We don't see many Swans in our part of the world.

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  8. mick10 January 2012 at 20:53

    Great photos and a beautiful setting for the swans.

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  9. Martha Z10 January 2012 at 21:18

    I'm often frustrated when I go out with the wide-angle lens and have a great wildlife encounter. It didn't matter here, you got great shot, it looks flirtatious in that last shot.

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  10. Modesto Viegas10 January 2012 at 21:41

    Good portrait!

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  11. Bob Bushell10 January 2012 at 22:26

    They get nearer and nearer, brilliant photos.

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  12. eileeninmd10 January 2012 at 22:36

    Wow, awesome shots! I love the last closeup!

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  13. Dianne10 January 2012 at 23:15

    Beautiful elegant creatures with pretty eyes - a wonderful close up of the white swan Andrew.

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  14. Reena10 January 2012 at 23:18

    They are absolutely lovely Andrew!

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  15. grammie g10 January 2012 at 23:27

    HI Andrew... The Swan is a real beauty...you have some great opportunities in your area to visit!!
    Grace x

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  16. Anonymous10 January 2012 at 23:28

    Lovely indeed, what beauties! =)

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  17. Nature Rambles11 January 2012 at 01:41

    Love your shots! They're so beautiful!

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  18. Chatty Crone11 January 2012 at 02:05

    Handsome Mute Swans. sandie

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  19. Carole M.11 January 2012 at 02:07

    oh my; that last photo is so charming Andrew. Your white swan is very photogenic.

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  20. Susan Scheid11 January 2012 at 02:42

    Don't you love it when the birds are willing to pose for you? (I always seem to have the "wrong" lens on my camera at just that critical point!)

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  21. Gillian Olson11 January 2012 at 05:00

    Splendid shots of swans.

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  22. Unknown11 January 2012 at 05:12

    wow, those swans were some charmers, no?
    Look at that last photo, begging for it's portrait to be taken :-D

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  23. Carletta11 January 2012 at 05:34

    What a wonderful closeup - quite a swan song! :)

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  24. holdingmoments11 January 2012 at 05:59

    They always seem willing to pose don't they; especially if they think you've got food lol
    Lovely close up Andrew.

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  25. Ruby11 January 2012 at 07:14

    wonderful close up shots!!!

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  26. The Glebe Blog11 January 2012 at 07:45

    Snap! Andrew, only I didn't get close up's this year.
    Nicely done.

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  27. Brian King11 January 2012 at 08:58

    Gorgeous close-up of that swan, Andrew! Fantastic!

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  28. Laura~Pretty Pix11 January 2012 at 09:57

    Oh I love that last image. Super wonderful!

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  29. joo11 January 2012 at 10:43

    So peaceful and quiet!

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  30. Mary Howell Cromer11 January 2012 at 10:46

    Love the eye you are getting in the final image Andrew...beautiful!

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  31. Liz11 January 2012 at 10:53

    Awesome captures Andrew! Close ups of swans with your 18-55mm... bliss!

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  32. Springman11 January 2012 at 21:11

    Birding with an 18-55mm Andrew? You are a brave man, you risk getting swallowed by your subject!One can not argue with your results, which are stunning.
    Cheers Sir!

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  33. Susan11 January 2012 at 23:41

    The are so lovely Andrew.

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  34. Sondra12 January 2012 at 02:19

    What great swan shots Andrew they really did get close in..So did you give them a treat?

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  35. BlueShell12 January 2012 at 08:57

    Drew...I do not know how you do that...but all the photos are amazing!...lIke a dream...

    Thank you!

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  36. Pantherka12 January 2012 at 09:36

    Beautiful pictures Andrew.

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  37. Crafty Green Poet12 January 2012 at 16:53

    what lovely swans, wonderful close up shot.

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  38. Veronica12 January 2012 at 22:00

    Very nice!!

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  39. Kathie Brown13 January 2012 at 17:48

    Nice close-up of the swan's face.

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  40. OFFICIAL SWANWATCH UK13 January 2015 at 16:47

    Hi Andrew

    Just wanted to ask if you knew what the colored Ring Darvic Numbers were on the blue tag

    best wishes

    Swan Whisperer

    Ryan

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