never mess with a swan

For some reason, this sheep (and his friend, just out of shot of the camera) came galloping full speed towards this swan on the opposite bank from us.

They soon beat a hasty retreat - in less than 2 minutes I'd estimate.

the rest of the swan family:
http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/the-last-shot/2014-06-08

[MaryBeth Dailey]

That is amazing! That a swan can be that tough! But I have heard it before and now here it is again! Great catch!

[Raymond Milsted]

Like

[Mary Downing Hahn]

I love this confrontation -- the sheep looks sheepish as if she's apologizing for her bad manners. We used to have swans on our lakes in Columbia but someone decided they were too aggressive and relocated them.

[Anita Russell]

Standoff!

[Beryl Lloyd]

I wouldn't to tango with a swan !!!!

[David Nicholls]

What an excellent capture of attitdes--both defensive and aggressive. Those swans can be formidable especially at his time of year when they have their young to prptect.

[Rosie Kind]

Swans are so protective which make them great parents! Silly sheep! Well caught

[Carol]

You had to be quick to catch that one - great shot!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great capture of the action. I'm glad they retreated and didn't start to fight.

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Richard Hoeg]

Cool!

[wendy frost]

A brilliant action shot

[Kane Arlow]

Haha, don't mess with an angry swan.

[Kerri Michaels]

WOW!!! Instant fav!!!! Very Cool Shot!!!

[Tammy]

Ha! This is such a funny shot! Great capture, Hazel!

[Emilie Cartoun]

Very cool shot of this encounter - Ms. Swan looks cross!

[Kathleen Hickey]

Never mess with a swan or a goose. They don't take kindly to it. Great shot, Hazel! You were in the right spot and ready to shoot.

[Penelope Ann]

It all happens in the countryside

[Tony Guest (snoopybooboo)]

Love it.

[Meredith McNay]

Ha ha this is funny, well caught.

[Joaozito Polo]

I love the swans. I discover if you try to talk with swans (any sound similar to his sound), he stops and try to understand you. :-)

[Hazel]

@joaozitopolo

That's interesting - but I'm not sure of swan 'language'!

[Ivan]

Back off the scrag end of mutton!!!

[Joaozito Polo]

@quietpurplehaze I think it will be hard... but try it, it's easy. at a secure distance, of course.