whooper swan

Whooper Swan

A family of Whooper swans

Whooper swans on Nidelva river

Another view of part of the 51

This is one of 51 that landed on Anglers country Park

Whooper Swan

as promised

Whooper Swans in snow at Akan Crane Centre, Japan

75 present on site

It was interesting to see that the lone Whooper Swan was still hanging around. Much speculation in the hide as to why he hadn't left with the others and wondering if he was ill. It's only just struck me too... I wonder how the Whooper Swan became the nominate subspecies, and not the Mute Swan...

The Cormorant from last week had been replaced by a Grey Heron on top of the flooded bush. A Whooper Swan had come to see who was sitting there. Surprised to see he'd not migrated as yet. And there was a little discussion in the hide as to whether or not he was OK.

I love these swans and it was so nice to see a few still hanging on at the end of March.

Hadnt seen any of these since several years, so I was really delighted to see this couple with their two cygnets. Obviously they werent too delighted to see me LOL.

I love these Whooper Swans, they look so attractive I always think. There weren't so many left in March, just a few stragglers like these. Make the most of them I say!!! Even if they are distant!

Guess he was a bit tired after his long journey from the north! Though actually it was more a case of me pleading for them to let me catch up... my attempts to follow them ended with the birds half-hidden top, bottom and both sides LOL!! This was the best of the set!

Well into November now and the winter visitor numbers are fairly building up. A lovely group of Whoopers had made themselves at home on the loch.

This time we had Tufted Ducks escorting the Whooper Swans. A very distant view so quite a big crop. Why do they all hug the far side of the loch eh?

On the opposite side of the road and into the next field were what appeared to be a family group of Whooper Swans possibly more new arrivals last autumn. Always a joy to see these lovely swans.

Whoopers on line

I just love the Whooper Swans and it's always a thrill when you seem them coming back for the winter months. This group did a fly past across the loch for my FOS view.