|
||
|
||
|
![]() |
#1 |
This is my second home
Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 15,009
Thanks: 1,630
Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts
|
![]() For the last couple of years a pair of Canadian Geese have nested and raise a family on the island in our large pond.
A couple of days ago a pair of Swans arrived. The Geese are not here. I know Swans normally nest in the same place but I thought I saw one tugging at the foliage as if making a nest this morning. Wonder if they will nest or if they are just visiting, we have had a single swan visit for about a month in the two previous years but I thought later in the year. Would be great if they nest and have young. Such pretty birds. macafee2 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
This is my second home
2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Derby.
Posts: 8,848
Thanks: 2,022
Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts
|
![]() That's some pond Ian.They look very relaxed so you may be lucky
Keep us posted.
__________________
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
This is my second home
ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010
Location: Prestonpans
Posts: 22,630
Thanks: 650
Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts
|
![]() If they do nest you'll need to give them a wide berth, swan's ain't friendly!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 | |
This is my second home
Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 15,009
Thanks: 1,630
Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts
|
![]() Quote:
macafee2 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
This is my second home
Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 15,009
Thanks: 1,630
Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts
|
![]() The Swans have stayed but not nested. The Canadian Geese nested but only had 4 goslings as some eggs did not hatch. Alas one gosling has died.
From our window we can see Sheep, Lambs, Swans, Ducks and Geese macafee2 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
This is my second home
75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Westcliff on Sea
Posts: 5,248
Thanks: 423
Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts
|
![]() By the look of the folded (repose) necks in the photos they are relaxed about the security arrangements. It usually takes a couple of weeks to get settled - they don't take chances. If, if, you catch sight of any possible predators then spread a little fox repellent, but well away from any nest. Swanderful.
__________________
member no. 235 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|