Swan preening

I went for a stroll round the reservoirs at Marsworth today and managed to get very close to this Mute swan cob which was busy reconditioning its plumage. It must have spent the best part of 10 minutes re-oiling its feathers. Wonderful to watch.

[Gnomie's Mom]

I love this shot. Love to watch wildlife also, so it must have been a treat.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@genieology Thank you :-) Yes, it was indeed a treat and it was very restful to watch, too.