Alone.....for now!

A beautiful riparian series, Rosa. The reflection in the top photograph is quite magical. Looks like the canoeist had a lucky escape. Cheers, Joe

You were quick off the mark Joe :) I think it's called a body board. Yes she was shaken and her friend had to hold the disgruntled swan back for her to escape! There were two elderly men watching and I think it made their day!! Cheers, Rosa.

Interesting "report"!
Good description of this event but, fortunately, all's well that ends well !!!!!!!
Well done, Rosalyne!
The BBC should recruit you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Nouchet. Could you write and tell them that....I could do with some extra cash ;-))
Thank you so much for your kind and amusing comments.

Well, that's a day she'll never forget..!! As I expect you know, swans can be very territorial, especially where their nests or young are concerned.

I think she's very lucky she didn't end up swimming - especially as she's not dressed for cold water and not wearing a life jacket..!!

You've captured her adventures very well Rosa...........right place, right time.........and with a camera to hand. Well done :-)

Yes they are in nesting season Keith. I was chased by one along a canal once when I was walking my dog....it wasn't a pretty sight ;-))

The river is not deep along this stretch, but you're quite right. I wish I had caught the swan flying in at her Keith. That would have been a terrific shot!! In my defense, I was eating a cake at the time ;o)

I had a similar experience a couple of years back: www.ipernity.com/doc/keithburton/46380076

Eating cake is always an acceptable defence :-))

Nice one Keith!
:-))

A great set of images Rosalyn, not something to argue with he obviously didn't like her on his water I wonder if the white dress had anything to do with it. I hope you have had a pleasant Easter Sunday

Thank you Peter. Yes it could have done!!
Yes a lovely Easter weekend thank you.

Très belles photos. Nicole.

Thank you Nicole :-)

It happened to me yesterday with some geese, a lot of hissing and tongue poking, I just kept moving without looking back. Upsetting swans is always your fault, they are doing what nature intended and that is defending their partner and nest. They are game for a fight so don't go doing stupid things like hitting them with boat paddles. 3rd PIP look at the swan and see how rattled it is.

It flew in from nowhere, but the nest must have been hidden somewhere nearby. She didn't hit or even touch the swan with the oar. Just used it to hopefully keep it back so that her friend could climb out. It pays to be aware at nesting time.

A great series,Rosa!
The first picture is very beautiful, with the wonderful reflection!!
Then an interesting story!
She is lucky that she could escape!

Best wishes
Füsun

Thank you very much :)
Yes, she was lucky Fusun.

Best wishes,
Rosa.

What a wonderful series of shots Rosalyn. You did so well to capture the incident. I remember a swan flying straight at Veda and I once when we were walking round Birnie. She had her dog with her and I think that was what triggered it. It probably had a nest nearby and was just warning us off.

Thank you Jean. They don't like dogs in nesting season. I had to pick my poodle up and run when that happened to us.

Excellent series, Rosa. Interesting reading too!
Like Maurice, I've had more unnerving incdidents with geese but I bet swans would be quite a handful if crossed!

Thank you Andy. Geese are the worse! They don't even need an excuse to chase you away!

Outstanding shots! Stay well!

Thank you very much William.
Take care and have a good week.

Fuiste destacada testigo del incidente. La fotografía superior con mágicos reflejos... la mujer parece que ha salido de una autocaravana en camisón, no viste acorde al deporte y lugar, requiere traje de neopreno y chaleco. La segunda foto muestra la cara de preocupación de la mujer. Está muy bien. Buen reportaje, solo te faltó el tiro al vuelo, peo no perdiste el dulce. Los cisnes supongo son agresivos en determinadas condiciones, los gansos lo son y cuidado con los picotazos en los ojos. Menos mal que se mantuvo en la tabla.

Yes, we thought she was rather underdressed ;-) Once the girl was out of the water, and the swan calmed down, I managed to get a few nice shots of it. Many thanks for your kind comments.
Take care and have a good week.

DEFEND AT ALL COASTS !!!

Oh yes, he certainly did Pam :-)

A fantastic series of action shots Rosa. All of great quality despite the obvious need for speed, both on your part and that of the unfortunate lady. Don't mess with nature!!

Enjoy your Easter Monday, Doug

Thank you very much Doug. I was disappointed that were were no swans on the river when we got there, but did not expect what happened next :-) Yes, don't mess with their territory!

All the best & take care,
Rosa.

Lovely series Rosa.
Peaceful week ahead.

Thank you very much Jaap.
Stay safe and enjoy the new week.

The main picture seems to be a scene from a fairytale-movie ! And the series tells a story. Very nice, Rosa ! Have a good week ahead !

Thank you very much Ulrich.
Take care and have a good new week.

Great series Rosa ~ She was lucky to get away :)

I think she will be more careful next time Nick!

Most beautiful

happy week ahead:)

Thank you dear Annemarie.
Happy Monday.

╚»★«╝ Great shot, have a nice new week ╚»★«╝

Thank you June.
Happy Monday my friend.

Great, this amazing picture story...

Thank you Udo.
Happy Monday.

Une petite aventure qui se finit bien, merci Rosa pour cette belle série d'images !
Bon lundi de Pâques.

Yes, I don't think she will be back in a hurry Jocelyne ;-))
Happy Easter Monday and good week ahead.

What a story , dear Rosa!
How clever of you to tell this young lady misadventure with this series of fine shots, the first of which is my favourite...a beautiful report indeed!
I experienced myself how territorial swans can be, especially in spring time I guess.... I had literally to run away, as I got too close... to take a pic!
Congrats my friend and enjoy your evening

Thank you for your kind and generous comments dear Adele. Spring is the time to watch out for them, as they are very protective. I always remember picking up my little dog and running away from a swan that took exception to my poodle :-)
Wishing you a good Easter Monday and safe new week ahead.

mooie serie rosa

Thank you Fred.

Hi Rosa
A very nice sequence picture, which I like very much!
Wonderful and interesting story
I think you must be right about the nest,, The swans in our village have rebuilt their nest from last year, and are now sitting on some eggs. Last year they hatched at the end of April, but in fairness to the swans, they have been very peaceful to us villagers!

Best Wishes, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter

Hi Peter,
I am pleased you like the series. Swan nests are huge, so I am surprised that I didn't see it, but it must have been close by for the male to be so angry. I remember your swan pictures with their young from last year. I hope you get more this year. I shall try!
Best wishes & good new week,
Rosa.

A really nice sequence that gives us a story that, fortunately, ended well.
Excellent point of recovery with pleasant reflections.
All the best
Fabio

Thank you so much Fabio.
Yes, I am pleased it ended well.
Best wishes and good week,
Rosa.

spectaculaire et belle série******************

Thank you very much dear Valeriane.
Bisous.

...eine schöne Serie...

Thank you Erika.

A fascinating series, Rosa. I've seen geese being territorial (we had some) but I've not seen a swan do that. I rather like the last image with the paddle being poked at it. :-)

Thank you George. Oh yes, I have also been chased by geese ;-) The girl with the paddle was assuring me that she wasn't hitting the swan, but I could see that she wasn't. Her friend must have been grateful that she was there ;)

Interesting story of a girl and a swan - fantastic shots, Rosa !

Thank you very much for your kind comment.

Oh, poor girl! Great captures, Rosa.

What a series, so cool! Yes, birds can get very aggressive at nesting time. In Iceland I was attacked by arctic terns, I had to hold my bag over my head;-)

Thank you Gudrun. A good job us women have bags handy ;-))

Das hast du sehr schön dokumentiert liebe Rosa,dass die Schwäne so aggressiv sein können,hab das bei uns noch nie gesehen am See,aber wenn ich drinnen bin,ist es eher ruhig,hast dafür aber sehr schöne Aufnahmen bekommen liebe Rosa:))

Wünsche Dir noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))