tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post6923633039388176494..comments2024-03-28T13:41:47.854+10:00Comments on Birding For Pleasure: Whooper Swans at IslandhillMargaret Birding For Pleasurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-30975551691735078252013-11-28T09:50:32.426+10:002013-11-28T09:50:32.426+10:00The Whooper Swans are just so wonderful. what a be...The Whooper Swans are just so wonderful. what a beautiful set of images you have shared. Happy weekend~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-9449876888588842332013-11-27T14:42:26.461+10:002013-11-27T14:42:26.461+10:00What a great series of photos! I especially love t...What a great series of photos! I especially love the "in-flight" shot! :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446274738954245807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-84735904755902688322013-11-27T12:22:38.790+10:002013-11-27T12:22:38.790+10:00I really enjoyed your pictures of the Whooping Swa...I really enjoyed your pictures of the Whooping Swans! Good shots!!!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-63274137144474654052013-11-27T08:01:45.906+10:002013-11-27T08:01:45.906+10:00What a great find! I have only seen the Mute Swans...What a great find! I have only seen the Mute Swans, I don't even know if there are any Whoopers around here. My very favorite is your picture of the swans in flight, so majestic.Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-19195859148899558122013-11-27T05:57:42.020+10:002013-11-27T05:57:42.020+10:00Aren't they beautiful, I love the way they who...Aren't they beautiful, I love the way they whoop.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-59529636189786359032013-11-27T03:49:25.077+10:002013-11-27T03:49:25.077+10:00HI David Yes that is my favorite also. Manythanks...HI David Yes that is my favorite also. Manythanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-92067925154032386092013-11-27T03:48:39.782+10:002013-11-27T03:48:39.782+10:00HI Lindda Very glad you enjoyed looking at these ...HI Lindda Very glad you enjoyed looking at these beautiful Swans and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-79304469735726486112013-11-27T03:47:43.676+10:002013-11-27T03:47:43.676+10:00HI Tex Yes I like that one also. Thanks for comm...HI Tex Yes I like that one also. Thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-1416004897168211402013-11-27T03:47:01.026+10:002013-11-27T03:47:01.026+10:00HI Trevor Yes I was very fortunate to find the fa...HI Trevor Yes I was very fortunate to find the farmer's lane so that we could get a bit closer to them. From the road, I could only see the number in one field and it was not until I got down a long way that it was clear there were 3 more fields of them! JImmy did not come the whole way with me as it was VERY muddy!! Glad you like them and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-25085664461661798432013-11-27T03:43:26.228+10:002013-11-27T03:43:26.228+10:00Hi Pia I am glad youo liked the Swans and thanks ...Hi Pia I am glad youo liked the Swans and thanks for your comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-54851500797419651552013-11-27T02:29:45.809+10:002013-11-27T02:29:45.809+10:00Lovely shots Margaret (the first shot is beautiful...Lovely shots Margaret (the first shot is beautifully composed), I just love these wild Swans :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-196729466601526432013-11-27T02:17:00.322+10:002013-11-27T02:17:00.322+10:00Such beautiful birds, and you captured some wonder...Such beautiful birds, and you captured some wonderful photos of them.Linda at To Behold The Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419060763634934217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-49715740190697517752013-11-27T00:59:44.311+10:002013-11-27T00:59:44.311+10:00i really like their line-up against the green. :)i really like their line-up against the green. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-26852327490838971162013-11-27T00:44:49.053+10:002013-11-27T00:44:49.053+10:00Lovely images Margaret, such beautiful swans to se...Lovely images Margaret, such beautiful swans to see, especially in large numbers like this!...[;o)The Heraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393815486440597141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-20363478728960539442013-11-26T22:29:17.226+10:002013-11-26T22:29:17.226+10:00Maybe you get two comment´s from me now, or you do...Maybe you get two comment´s from me now, or you don't?<br />I like to see the Swans, and also your nice photos of them!<br />Especially the first photo I really liked a lot!<br />So fun to be able to see so many Swans at the same time!<br />Thanks for your comment, Margareth!<br />Greetings Piai stora draghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226816452207165492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-74705461402364696642013-11-26T22:21:51.137+10:002013-11-26T22:21:51.137+10:00Hi Margareth,
yes I love to see Swans and also you...Hi Margareth,<br />yes I love to see Swans and also your nice photos of them! So fun to be able to see so many of the Swans at the same time.<br />Especially the first photo I liked really much!<br />Thanks for your comment! Greetings Pia i stora draghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226816452207165492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-17527977072922883372013-11-26T22:20:51.709+10:002013-11-26T22:20:51.709+10:00HI Lynn Don't be jealous as you have lovely ...HI Lynn Don't be jealous as you have lovely places over in France which you show us. Yes the video could have been longer but I was conscenrating on trying to get closer to the Swans to get some shots of them. You can only get so far and that is still quite a distance before they all lift. Anyway, glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-82901249719664598552013-11-26T22:16:38.650+10:002013-11-26T22:16:38.650+10:00HI Stewart Yes wonderful to see so many. Glad ...HI Stewart Yes wonderful to see so many. Glad you enjoyed seeing the Whoopers again and thanks for commentMargaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-35610528378186060832013-11-26T22:15:24.121+10:002013-11-26T22:15:24.121+10:00HI Kerri Yes there were over 300. Glad you enjoy...HI Kerri Yes there were over 300. Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-16291505629036311412013-11-26T22:14:35.540+10:002013-11-26T22:14:35.540+10:00HI Eileen Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and video...HI Eileen Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and video. Many thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-74993849736526271322013-11-26T22:13:22.598+10:002013-11-26T22:13:22.598+10:00HI Cathy Merci for you comments and I am glad you...HI Cathy Merci for you comments and I am glad you enjoyed the Swans.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-45389196013423038172013-11-26T22:12:16.224+10:002013-11-26T22:12:16.224+10:00HI Mersad Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and than...HI Mersad Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and thanks for commentMargaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-53908269313625011572013-11-26T22:11:41.569+10:002013-11-26T22:11:41.569+10:00HI EC Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and thanks f...HI EC Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and thanks for comment.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-40159759024680943012013-11-26T20:59:05.414+10:002013-11-26T20:59:05.414+10:00really I am so jealous of you and all of your wond...really I am so jealous of you and all of your wonderful birding jaunts ;-) but so glad you share! This is such a super set of photos and I'm a bit of a gourmand wishing that your video had been longer. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458351240865452950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-484969983034863622013-11-26T20:52:08.868+10:002013-11-26T20:52:08.868+10:00Wonderful birds - used to watch them in Northumbri...Wonderful birds - used to watch them in Northumbria. Not seen one you many a year.<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.com