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Title: Mute Swan
Post by: Chocky on September 11, 2013, 04:28:59 PM
Lookingrather Majestic along the Exe Estuary in Southwest Devon UK

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Title: Re: Mute Swan
Post by: Jeanne Lee on September 11, 2013, 04:51:35 PM
You're right, Beryl.  The certainly do look majestic.  Lovely picture of them.
Title: Re: Mute Swan
Post by: JudyB on September 11, 2013, 05:50:04 PM
I love swans, this pair are beautiful.  Well done!
Title: Re: Mute Swan
Post by: buddywoods on September 11, 2013, 08:19:46 PM
I agree they do look majestic.  Great capture!
Title: Re: Mute Swan
Post by: Pat on September 11, 2013, 08:42:27 PM
Very nice, Beryl!  I love swans as well. 

Title: Re: Mute Swan
Post by: Chocky on October 11, 2013, 09:44:58 AM
Thank youPat.

Sorry not bee in too much have been a bit poorly on and off. Have a headache to day from Lactose in some biscuits

Here are a pair of Black Swans
Theyare smaller than Mute Swans and although adorable  a little More aggressive

Title: Re: Mute Swan
Post by: Jeanne Lee on October 11, 2013, 10:27:25 AM
Lovely video, Beryl.  They are such beautiful creatures - even when chasing away an interloper!   :)
Title: Re: Mute Swan
Post by: Chocky on October 11, 2013, 01:15:33 PM
Thank you kindly for your comment Jeanne  :)

Yes they are. I have also whitnessed Mute Swan fighting .
Swans are very stron birds and most Mute Swane in the UK belong to the queen . A blow fron a males wing can break a mans arm.