Whooper Swan with Cygnets

Posted by Carol Clarke on Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:55 am

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Karl mentioned swans the other day and it just reminded me of this proud female and her cygnets that we found a few years ago in Scotland. Although they mostly just pause to overwinter in the UK, a few do actually stop a while and breed. This female was so proud of her babies.

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:48 am

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Great capture of the mother looking at the little ones who seem to enjoy themselves. It really tells the story.

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by david fletcher on Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:20 am

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Love the story telling Carol. How proud a mother is she! And wo betide anyone that may threaten her young! Love it!

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by Jakejacoby on Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:14 pm

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How sweet is that Carol? Brought a smile to my face.

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by peter makuch on Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:18 pm

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nicely balanced on the whites and well presented as-well, sweet image CAROL.

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by paul fletcher on Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:05 pm

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Wonderful image, Carol.

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by Peter Ireland on Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:19 am

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A nicely composed shot,Carol, so cute too.

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by Karl Egressy on Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:11 pm

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Beautiful family portrait of the Swan family. Nice feather detail of the adult. I also like the composition. I shall go back to the Bay area before our Swans leave for their nesting places.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:44 pm

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Thank you for the kind words, always much appreciated.

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