The Mute Swans have returned to the area where they build their nest every year,
I was so happy to see them.
Beginning April - June the female starts laying eggs, often before the nest is even completed.
Eggs are laid every other day until the clutch is complete.
The average clutch consists of 1 - 11 eggs, that are initially blue/green,
then turn white and eventually brown.
I watched as she added to and fluffed the nest.
There were several pretty Mallards there also...
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Oh my goodness that swan is amazing. I bet it is a beautiful site to see them all perched in the nests with their eggs.
Those swans are huge birds and so graceful! Those male mallards are so showy! Great photos.
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Lovely captures of the Swans and Mallards. I would like to see the Swan babies and the ducklings.
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Mute swans nest in our area too, and it's fun to watch them.
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How wonderful to have a place to see Swans! They are such elegant birds! Hope your weekend is good!
Once again your shots are incredible. It is great to see the swans.
How lovely to see the swans.
All the best Jan
Enjoy watching those Swans!
The swans are so lovely to watch. Beautiful photos!
Oh so pretty, so neat to see her in her nest, wow I didn't know that they laid eggs over days like that, that must be why some take longer than others.
Gorgeous pictures. Those !alarms are stunning.
Swans are so gorgeous and elegant. To be able to see one in person is amazing, specially that you found one nesting. I didn't know about the egg colours, fascinating! Beautiful photos of the duck too! Such pretty texture and vibrant colours. Love these photos, Debbie!
-Soma
What beautiful photos. How nice to be able to watch swans. I have never seen one of those beauties except in pictures.
Awesome! I hope you get a chance to see the youngsters!
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