that's what the father swan seems to say to his three cygnets. it is a joy to watch this family. it's one beautiful moment when child is hesitant and mother (or father) prods it.
the pair seems to trust partner and me, they don't hiss at us, they come near but at the same time there is a good distance. i read that swans remember the humans that are kind to them. the little ones seem curious and although we don't try to coach them to come to us, the pair is still protective of them, but not as fiercely as when others pass by especially those with their dogs.
they also seem to know when to leave. a man sits on one of the benches and watches with an amused look as i bid the swans goodbye and telling them i shall see them later on in the week. they turn their long necks back as if in acknowledgment. methinks i should learn more about swans. why, i could be the 'swan whisperer'!
(i think my text is okay now. i never had to edit my captions so many times. does this mean my photography is now better than my writing? horrors! but, yeah, i can take that.)
they lined up to pose for you .
@salza - thank you, sally. :-)
@maggiemae - thank you, maggiemae; also for the generous fav, much appreciated.
@678tabby - thank you, june jones, also for the generous fav, much appreciated.
@brav - thank you, richard.
@ness50 - thank you, vanessa.
@pattipeppermynt - thank you, patti. they are quite amazing and the more i read about them, the more amazing they are to me.
@eniaral - thank you, laraine. you flatter me so, my friend. i'm quite getting used to it. :-)
@henrir - as sweet as you. thank you, henri.
@june - you think so? thank you, june milner.