Thursday, November 14, 2013

On a brighter note...

The Trumpeter Swans have arrived for their winter stay ~ a swan song on a different note.  Their 'trumpets' can be heard on the posted video taken yesterday.


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  1. Cracking first photo Glo. Enlarged all the feather detail shows beautifully.

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    1. Thanks, John. The swans have such a wide wingspan so I was happy to capture the photo that showed off the feathers. They were splashing and doing all sorts of weird maneuvers, so I'll have to see if I can get a few more of more downloaded photos sorted.

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  2. Trumpeter Swans - I remember an incident - involving myself, some pupils and some swans! Hmmmmmm

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    1. I can imagine that the incident was most memorable!

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  3. Fantastic shot of them in the air, Glo!

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    1. Thanks, Nikki ~ the sound of their wings as they were approaching was amazing ~ some years back I was there in foggy conditions and I could hear their wings beating so loudly as they came towards me! Something I'll never forget!

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  4. The first shot is a beauty. We get them here but it's years since I got close to any. Great to see them.

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    1. Glad you enjoyed the photo, Adrian. They are such beautiful creatures that it isn't too difficult to take a good photo!

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    1. Thanks greenthumb ~ pleased that you enjoyed the photos.

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  6. I agree with John about the first photo. Lovely, if somewhat noisy birds. Flighty xx

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    1. Thanks Flighty ~ They are majestic birds, and their trumpeting and head bobbing are entertaining ~ yes, sometimes it's a noisy place, but very cool!

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