Swan Lake is a lovely lake in the centre of Ryde, I.O.W. just
opposite the beach and there is always lots of activity at the lake. I passed it several times during me stay and
always stopped to see what was going on.
The Black Swan seemed to be paired up with a Mute Swan and mostly they
were always together. I think you are
going to know all these birds today, so perhaps it is time for a cuppa, put the
post into slide mode, sit back and enjoy.
It finishes with a video.
Mute Swans, Black Swan, Mallard and Black headed Gulls
Cygnets
Male Pochard and female Mallard
Messed up Goose!
Black headed Gull
The short video can be accessed at
http://youtu.be/4OT-4AQLqv8
If there is a black space below, click it and the video will appear
I hope you enjoyed see the birds in Swan Lake.
Many thanks for visiting and to those who left comments on any of my posts.
Such elegant birds. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteyou might wonder for a moment, how come just the lone black swan? What made it separate from the other black swans, or they from it? A true 'black and white' photo :)
ReplyDeleteI see you found the Black Swan of the family.
ReplyDeleteThe swans are very beautiful. They're always a joy to see. I wish you a wonderful weekend, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteThe black and white swans add a really nice contrasting effect to your images.
ReplyDeleteMersad
Mersad Donko Photography
I wonder if this is the first visual case on Swan Diversity . . .
ReplyDeletelovely ones.
ReplyDeleteSwans are just so beautiful. I love your photos--even of the goose!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe saw some swans in a lake when we were in Ohio in 2012. Such beautiful birds!
Hugs,
Betsy
A popular place for the birds Margaret...good to see...[;o)
ReplyDeleteRed-head, grey back, black bum = Pochard (not Wigeon)
ReplyDeleteHI Errol Indeed it is, very many thanks for correction. I have changed it now. Too busy and not thinking!!!
DeleteGreat photos of these beautiful birds! There was a Black Swan in my area, who was hanging around with the Mute Swans. They don't belong here, so an animal rescue group was trying to capture it, but I don't know if they ever did. As Spring approaches, I'll be out looking for him here again. (The reservoir is frozen over now, so the Swans are no longer there.)
ReplyDeleteLovely shots.
ReplyDeleteLovely birds, and thanks for the laugh............I hope that big one found what it was looking for under there!
ReplyDeleteNice variety, I really love the swans.. Especially the Black swan we do not see them in the wild here. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteA lovely series from Swan Lake Margaret!
ReplyDeleteThe sixth photo is my favorite. A very pretty ebony and ivory pair.
The first time I've seen the Black Prince.
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute.
Greetings.