Swans & Litter

It all looks postcard pretty until you realise they are fishing up a plastic bag.

The Ugly Ducklings

The weeks of waiting over, the proud parents take their young ones out into the wide world. It's lucky that their parents are fiercely proud of them as they really are the ugliest babies on the water.  How long does it take a swan to develop their first beautiful white feathers?

Protective Parents

Watch out anyone or anything that comes near these cygnets as their over protective parents will swing into full attack mode. Ironically, when the cygnets are six months old their parents aggression turns on them, and they are turfed out of home to make their own way in the bird world. No wonder swans always seem a bit crabby!

Wine and Swans

Ok a challenge today. Mainly as I was in a hurry to finish my prepostings while away. So you have to do some homework. What is the connection between wine and swans? I'll tell you when I get back to London. Hint, this picture is taken in the Vintners Hall.

Taking it Easy

You're probably a little tired of park pictures by now, but I'm laid low with a cold. I'll be back out with my fresh eyes in a couple more days.

Feeding the Swans

Watch out some of them bite.

Skywatch Friday - Swans

A couple of swans found their way to Southbank creating a lot of human interest which didn't impress them one bit.

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