StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: swan

The first stop on our "Sojourn Down South" was at Manton Bay, Rutland Water. The main point of the visit was to see Maya, 33(10) and their FOUR chicks [not long after we left, one probably did a proper first flight]. I've watched events on this nest via webcam for some years. This is the view form one of the other hides in Manton Bay - featuring mum swan and her three cygnets, a diving duck and what I think is a white / little egret in the right background. It was very hot, with only a little breeze. Also saw a lot of butterflies and a few bees.

FV "Lady Kate" aka FD 7 is some way from Fleetwood ... . Swan in the foreground seems to be thinking about "busking" [the raised wing posture adopted as a territorial display against rivals or predators]

Almost 100% sure that these are Lord Greedy-guts and his mate Lady Quiet. [3 of 3] Their behaviour was exactly as remembered when offered a small amount of bread crust. Since they have survived the lean times of the covid pandemic, and seem to have "got away with it" in terms of bird flu, when we re-start our boating visits as the 2023 refit comes to a conclusion, I'll stock up on some suitable feed for them.

Almost 100% sure that these are Lord Greedy-guts and his mate Lady Quiet. [2 of 3] Their behaviour was exactly as remembered when offered a small amount of bread crust. Lord GG having a go, he's a bit out of practice ! Since they have survived the lean times of the covid pandemic, and seem to have "got away with it" in terms of bird flu, when we re-start our boating visits as the 2023 refit comes to a conclusion, I'll stock up on some suitable feed for them.

Almost 100% sure that these are Lord Greedy-guts and his mate Lady Quiet. [1 of 3] Their behaviour was exactly as remembered when offered a small amount of bread crust. Since they have survived the lean times of the covid pandemic, and seem to have "got away with it" in terms of bird flu, when we re-start our boating visits as the 2023 refit comes to a conclusion, I'll stock up on some suitable feed for them.

This many swans probably counts as a herd - guesstimated around 50 head ! They seem to be hoping that some of the tourists will feed them ...

Adult swan and two cygnets in synchronised preening event.

After preening on the beach, the swans went over to the jetty, accompanied by the two cygnets. The other adult is further to the right, so out of view.

A couple of dozy swans drifting around the marina ...