Walking down by the River Teme I spotted this Mute swan family in the distance so naturally moved a little closer to get some photos. But not too close! They are very protective of their little ‘uns.
The Pen
The Cob and Cygnets
A Handsome Fella
Not an Ugly Duckling
Lisa of the blog NorthWest Frame of Mind has decided to run a different project over the next 24 weeks. To try to show what is happening in different parts of the world (if you all join in) at a particular time of day.
If you would like to participate you have until next Saturday midnight to post a photo or write about what is happening in your part of the world between 16:00 – 17:00 this week. I hope you’ll join in! See links for more details.
The wee ones are so fabulous! Love the ripples in the photos as if I am watching them live.
Aren’t they just? So inquisitive too!
The babies are so soft looking, you want to pick them up. The adults are exotic and regal. Great shots. 🙂
They are certainly cute, but I wouldn’t want to anger that cob – he was pretty big!
I’m not that adventurous. I like to keep my distance. Looking is all I do these days. Sigh. About most things. 😎
They’re so pretty! I’ve never been this close to a swan before, thanks for sharing your view and hour with us!
You’re welcome Lisa. Thinking ahead for the next few hours!
Fabulous shots, Jude. No ducklings are ugly, are they? 🙂
Whenever I see a cygnet I think of the Ugly Duckling song by Danny Kaye which I loved when I was a child. But they are not ugly at all! I suppose they aren’t fluffy yellow chicks, but I think they are very cute and to see three of them (one was hiding) was terrific.
I used to adore that song, Did you used to listen to Uncle Mac on Saturday morning Children’s Favourites?
Quite possibly, though the name Uncle Mac doesn’t ring any bells. I do remember ‘Listen with Mother’ followed by ‘Watch with Mother’ when we had a TV. Ah, the Woodentops 😉
Are you sitting comfortably. Then I’ll begin. 🙂
Nice fluffy cygnets Jude. I remember Andy Pandy and The Woodentops too, not forgetting Muffin The Mule!
Regards as always, Pete. x
Ahh…so sweet, love the cygnets…
Yup! Worth walking across the road for to get a better shot. I was very surprised when the family swam round and came up so close. I suspect they were looking for a feed!
What a lovely activity for that time of day. How nice that the swan family cooperated! And I remember Danny Kaye singing that too… Happy 1 Day 1 World!
I love the late evenings we get now, and the birdsong too! Thanks for dropping by FireBonnet 🙂