Walking along the edge of the largest of the three lakes in the Parkland yesterday I was at the time concentrating on taking a few images of the resident Stonechats.
I had not taken any notice of what I assumed was two Mute swans that were on the lake close to the edge, when I heard this unmistakable 'Honking' sound.
One of the swans was in fact a Whooper Swan.
A beautiful graceful bird that is definitely my favourite swan.
It remained for a few hours feeding and it later took off and left the area when I was elsewhere, unfortunately I missed its departure.
On his way to Welney? I've found it's surprisingly easy to overlook them in places where you expect to see Mutes.
ReplyDeleteYes John its a favourite location for them and all the surrounding fields of course.
DeleteBeautiful photos, a bird i've yet to see!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, yes I don't think Leeds is on their route South to East Anglia.
DeleteHa, probably not!
DeleteIt's a beautiful Swan Roy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nath, yes they are beautiful birds.
DeleteA nice surprise Roy, and it called out to you to have it's photo taken too, how good was that?
ReplyDeleteSuper photos...[;o)
That was good Trevor. I could have easily missed it otherwise.
DeleteWho takes note of Mute swans anyway. :)
Ihanat kuvat! Onko siellä kylmä?
ReplyDeleteKiitos Anne. Hieman kylmempi noin 8c
Deletenice find.... there were two at Rye Meads in Hertfordshire last weekend
ReplyDeleteThanks Pete.
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