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Tuesday 7 November 2017

Icelandic Visitor

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. 










13 comments:

  1. On his way to Welney? I've found it's surprisingly easy to overlook them in places where you expect to see Mutes.

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    1. Yes John its a favourite location for them and all the surrounding fields of course.

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  2. Beautiful photos, a bird i've yet to see!

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    1. Thanks Pam, yes I don't think Leeds is on their route South to East Anglia.

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  3. A nice surprise Roy, and it called out to you to have it's photo taken too, how good was that?
    Super photos...[;o)

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    1. That was good Trevor. I could have easily missed it otherwise.
      Who takes note of Mute swans anyway. :)

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  4. nice find.... there were two at Rye Meads in Hertfordshire last weekend

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