Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Whooper Swans at Islandhill

When Jimmy and I didn't find the Spoonbill at Castle Espie. We headed to Islandhill where we found Whooper Swans about 3 fields away.  We decided to go down a farmer's lane and sure enough we managed to get quite a bit closer to them, in fact there were 4 different fields of them, totalling about 300+  As I have done a complete post recently on Whooper Swans with lots of information (see 16 November 2013), I suggest you get your cuppa, put the post onto slide mode and enjoy the Whoopers. 
At the end there is a short video.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I hope you enjoyed the Whooper Swans we found at Islandhill.
 
The video can be accessed at

http://youtu.be/aON8DmewrQU

If there is a black space below,click it and the video will appear.
 


I hope you enjoyed seeing the Whooper Swans again.
Thank you for visiting and I appreciate all the comments you leave.

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31 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child26 November 2013 at 18:30

    Truly beautiful - and so many of them!!! Thank you.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 November 2013 at 22:11

      HI EC Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and thanks for comment.

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  2. Unknown26 November 2013 at 18:47

    Beautiful photos, Margaret!

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  3. Mersad26 November 2013 at 18:55

    I love swans, and had the recent pleasure of taking some photos of them in the Budapest Zoo. But here in the free nature they are a glorious sight.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 November 2013 at 22:12

      HI Mersad Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and thanks for comment

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  4. cath carbone26 November 2013 at 19:13

    j'adore tes photos!!!
    Nice post!
    Thanks & Welcome for your comment and visit to my blog.
    Have a nice day!
    Cath.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 November 2013 at 22:13

      HI Cathy Merci for you comments and I am glad you enjoyed the Swans.

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  5. eileeninmd26 November 2013 at 20:02

    Wonderful photos of the Whooper Swans. It is cool seeing large flocks. I enjoyed your video! Have a great day!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 November 2013 at 22:14

      HI Eileen Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and video. Many thanks for comment.

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  6. Kerri Farley26 November 2013 at 20:34

    Quite a few hanging out together :) Have a Great Day!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 November 2013 at 22:15

      HI Kerri Yes there were over 300. Glad you enjoyed the Whoopers and thanks for comment.

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  7. Stewart M26 November 2013 at 20:52

    Wonderful birds - used to watch them in Northumbria. Not seen one you many a year.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 November 2013 at 22:16

      HI Stewart Yes wonderful to see so many. Glad you enjoyed seeing the Whoopers again and thanks for comment

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  8. Lynn26 November 2013 at 20:59

    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.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 November 2013 at 22:20

      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.

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  9. i stora drag26 November 2013 at 22:21

    Hi Margareth,
    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.
    Especially the first photo I liked really much!
    Thanks for your comment! Greetings Pia

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  10. i stora drag26 November 2013 at 22:29

    Maybe you get two comment´s from me now, or you don't?
    I like to see the Swans, and also your nice photos of them!
    Especially the first photo I really liked a lot!
    So fun to be able to see so many Swans at the same time!
    Thanks for your comment, Margareth!
    Greetings Pia

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure27 November 2013 at 03:43

      Hi Pia I am glad youo liked the Swans and thanks for your comment.

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  11. The Herald27 November 2013 at 00:44

    Lovely images Margaret, such beautiful swans to see, especially in large numbers like this!...[;o)

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure27 November 2013 at 03:47

      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.

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  12. TexWisGirl27 November 2013 at 00:59

    i really like their line-up against the green. :)

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  13. Linda at To Behold The Beauty27 November 2013 at 02:17

    Such beautiful birds, and you captured some wonderful photos of them.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure27 November 2013 at 03:48

      HI Lindda Very glad you enjoyed looking at these beautiful Swans and thanks for comment.

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  14. Anonymous27 November 2013 at 02:29

    Lovely shots Margaret (the first shot is beautifully composed), I just love these wild Swans :-)

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure27 November 2013 at 03:49

      HI David Yes that is my favorite also. Manythanks for comment.

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  15. Bob Bushell27 November 2013 at 05:57

    Aren't they beautiful, I love the way they whoop.

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  16. Ginny Hartzler27 November 2013 at 08:01

    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.

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  17. Anonymous27 November 2013 at 12:22

    I really enjoyed your pictures of the Whooping Swans! Good shots!!!

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  18. Rebecca27 November 2013 at 14:42

    What a great series of photos! I especially love the "in-flight" shot! :)

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  19. Mary Howell Cromer28 November 2013 at 09:50

    The Whooper Swans are just so wonderful. what a beautiful set of images you have shared. Happy weekend~

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