Bushy Park: Mute Swans
Wednesday, 14. January 2009, 21:36:52
More from Bushy Park, this time the swans. In the Waterhouse Pond there were a pair of mute swans, one of which had left the water and was wnadering around the bank. Now I had waited two years to get a photo of a swan flapping its wings but in the last few weeks I've taken 3 lots! But these of that swan are the best of them
It then decided to enter the frozen lake, smashing through the ice
It then grubbed around on the bottom near the shore, crunching through the ice as it went. I managed a close up of its head
Later it rejoined its partner
As we walked around later I spotted another pair sleeping in the Diana (no not that Diana) Fountain, and here is one of them
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WIDGETIZE
cakkleberrylane # 14. January 2009, 23:39
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RobinL # 15. January 2009, 19:57
Words # 15. January 2009, 23:35
SittingFox # 17. January 2009, 09:09
Ukwildlife # 18. January 2009, 21:47
Mark - I think the mandarin is more beautiful, but theres no denying swans are beautiful elegant birds - well until you get to close, as you found out at Arundel last time! I'll look forward to photos from your next visit.
Jane - yes I often think the swans (and geese) were acting like ice breakers when I watch them on frozen ponds. They break up the ice and the ducks start swimming up the 'channels' they leave behind
Robin - thanks, they certainly are
Words - cheers
Adele - thanks, these swan flapping wings shots are getting as common as my squirrel close ups!
greatMolly # 19. January 2009, 06:36
Anyway , thanks for dropping by .
All the best
Molly
Anonymous # 27. January 2009, 11:16
Beautiful pics.I love Swans,they are gorgeous.