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Sunday, 4 January 2015

Swan Amour

A pair of mating Mute Swans
As recorded on the 2nd of January which is by far the earliest in year I have observed this activity.
Early in the morning (well early for me anyway) I noticed this pair in a quiet corner of the largest lake in the Parkland. With much dipping of heads underwater it was obvious what was about to occur.

Canon 70D. 400mm lens. 1/500 at f8. ISO400


400mm. 1/500 at f8. ISO500













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  1. Millymollymandy4 January 2015 at 08:42

    I've never seen swans mating before, but it's not surprising they look just like my old white ducks doing it, just longer necks. :-) Looks like they had a splash around and clean after, too! Fab images - don't they look so romantic in the before photos.
    Like the ice patterns in the previous post too. :-)

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    1. Roy Norris4 January 2015 at 17:23

      Thanks Mandy. Yes they certainly have a good clean up afterwards.{:))

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  2. Unknown4 January 2015 at 09:08

    Wonderful photos of the swans. Have a peaceful Sunday!

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  3. John4 January 2015 at 10:22

    Hi Roy! It is pretty early, although I have seen Mallards, Gadwall and even a few Wigeon in the throws of courtship so far this year. No mating though!
    J
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    1. Roy Norris4 January 2015 at 17:21

      Hi John, yes I have seen a few Mallards at it.

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  4. Nathailes SANTA MARIA4 January 2015 at 12:13

    Quel moment magique Roy, je me mets à rêver avec eux !
    Bravo :)

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  5. Bas.4 January 2015 at 14:08

    wat een mooie show

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  6. Amanda Peters4 January 2015 at 15:44

    Lovely images Roy, how great to witness this event..
    Amanda xx

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  7. Julie 4 January 2015 at 15:46

    Beautiful set of photos.. :o)

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  8. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 January 2015 at 16:44

    How wonderful Roy to have witness this event and to get it on these images.

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  9. Linda Yarrow4 January 2015 at 23:42

    Hi Roy, Happy New Year to you and your family. Lovely images of the swans. I love the images of your stonechats.

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    1. Roy Norris5 January 2015 at 01:03

      Thanks Lyn, Happy New Year to you and yours.

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  10. The Quacks of Life5 January 2015 at 09:02

    curiously I saw some Swans mating yesterday (forgot to mention it on the blog!) Nice capture.... is that blue sky?? :)

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    1. Roy Norris5 January 2015 at 23:34

      Thanks Pete.
      The first shots they were positioned in a shaded area with the low sun coming through the trees. Then they moved out to the middle of the lake. It was a clear cold morning with wall to wall blue sky.

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  11. Susan5 January 2015 at 09:18

    How beautiful this pair is, and how fortunate you were to capture them in moments of passion!

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  12. SeagullSuzie5 January 2015 at 13:07

    What beautiful images Roy, and I love the morning sunlight on their white feathers.

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  13. Unknown5 January 2015 at 13:55

    Sensional cómo has captado este juego de amor entre ambos, la serie es muy buena

    Saludos

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  14. grammie g8 January 2015 at 00:55

    Hey Roy...Beautiful birds and wonderful photo's . She must be a real stud-muffin ; )

    Grace

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  15. Helma8 January 2015 at 20:09

    What a nice series is this. The swans dance I've never seen that. Great that you could capture this Roy!

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  16. Kathie Brown8 January 2015 at 22:38

    What amazing behavior to witness! Love the photos!

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  17. J_on_tour11 January 2015 at 19:13

    Nothing short of amazing, well captured.

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