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the two unlucky ones.
mags1967

the two unlucky ones. (cygnus olor)

thanks for all your great and kind comments.my mute swans.well as some of you know our adult mutes have been here alot of years only 1 pair and alot of offspring they have reared and good parents they are but when the adults sense for whatever reason i do not know its time for the young to leave their pond then believe me they let their young know.these two are getting the main attention just now to leave,their not allowed near the adult birds or feeding station at all,think these guys are maybe males and the unlucky 2 out of 5 born,the other 3 are still part of the family just now.think dad is protecting his life from all threats he sees and these males would definately be a big threat if left alone.
Habitat
pond
Location
wishaw,scotland
Date taken
05/12/2014
Scientific name
cygnus olor
Equipment used
olympus e-400
Great image Mags, sad to think how things turn out in the bird kingdom! Terrific narrative, thanks for sharing!
 
Great Shot and Observation Margaret, I saw four youngsters alone at Carsington on Friday I assume they had been expelled too, Tfs
 
A terrific capture Margaret! great poses, colours and setting...very well done :t:
 
Such a well composed and lit shot, Margaret, and the setting is lovely.
 
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Brilliant capture and picture of these two sub-adults. That has to be really hard on these youngsters growing up nurtured and protected then one day have nothing but aggression shown to you by your "loving parents". Life is tough! I am glad I am not a Swan (lol). Fabulous picture and narrative Margaret! TFS!!!!!
 
Lovely setting and photograph Margaret. This is the way they spread them around I suppose!!!
Dick.
 

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