27 September, 2025
LaSalle Park and Marina, Burlington, ON
Yesterday I was fortunate to lead a group of dedicated birders on a day's excursion to the North Shore of Lake Ontario.
A full report of this outing will follow in a few days, but in the meantime I wanted to share a series of exquisite photographs of a pair of Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) taken by Dave Collins, an accomplished photographer and keen wit.
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The images really show the incredible beauty of this species, and it is easy to understand that humans react with pleasure to this grandest of birds.
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It is difficult not to infer human expressions of fidelity and affection to the close bonding of these birds.
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Indeed they have a majesty all their own.
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I am abundantly grateful to Dave for always sharing his pictures so generously, and in this instance it was his wife, Mary, who came up with the title.
Gee, this business of blogging is easy!
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I love how graceful they are. Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteComo una pareja de enamorados, siempre uno al lado del otro.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Hi David,
ReplyDeletemute swans have a really majestic way of moving. And, when they spread their wings, their size is impressive. Your friends images show how elegant they can move together.
Best regards, Corrie
Fantastic photos you are showing today, David! The Mute Swans are very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs and kisses, Marit
They are so majestic and graceful, David! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful photos. Such lovely birds.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous. Great shots, Dave.
ReplyDeleteAren’t they gorgeous? Makes me feel I should be writing music - or in yiur case painting their portraits!
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDelete...lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe photos of the birds are breathtaking - what graceful birds- and I think you said it all!! Thanks for sharing these photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and lovely moment!!.......Abrazotes, Marcela
ReplyDeleteWonderful images of two beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are simply exquisite and the title is so fitting. Thanks to Dave and Mary, and of course big hugs for you, David - Carola
ReplyDeleteMary is every bit as charming as the swans.
Deletewow...so amazing! You have caught the beautiful and loving moments.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful swans and photographs of the two of them.
ReplyDeletePiękno łabędzi jest klasyczne. Ich tańce i zaloty można oglądać bez końca. I fajnie, że są, że nie są takie płochliwe i można je obserwować. Nie przeszkadza im bliskość ludzi, potrafią się skutecznie bronić. Ładne zdjęcia!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful photos of the mute swans.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a wonderful new week.
Greetings Irma
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a delightful vision to begin my morning of blogviewing!!! YAM xx
Doesn’t get much better, does it?
DeleteMajestueux cygnes !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures David !
A great post to start the week ! Thanks !
Bisous
Anna
Hi David,
ReplyDeleteDave took some incredibly beautiful photos of this gorgeous couple Mute Swans!
Thanks for sharing !
Regards Maria
Beautiful swans. I sure want to get back to the ponds to see if the family of swans are still there.
ReplyDeleteHello David :)
ReplyDeleteMagnesítico as ever these photos taken by your friend Dave show how elegante and graceful the Mute swan is. Beautiful captures of the two swans, and my thanks to you and Mary for her contribution.
Hugs and kisses,
Sonjia.
Oh my, what photos. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteawesome photos of these stunning swans. Wow! and thanks for sharing them.. have never seen wild swans, only black swans, a couple in Jungle Gardens
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds. The photos are spectacular!
ReplyDeleteHi David, excellent photos of the swans. I like them. Have a nice day ! Greets
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures of swans. They are magnificent birds. Our swans have already migrated further south.
ReplyDeleteI would imagine that it is already getting cold in northern Finland.
DeleteThese are beautiful photos of the mute swans, David.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm especially happy that I can often admire them here. We have resident swans, and swans also come to us from the north during the winter.
It's a joy to see the wonderful grace these birds display before our eyes; it's not for nothing that they are revered in art and culture.
A warm hug to you.
dreamlike pictures of these majestic birds
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the choreography of Swan lake The theater of nature Beautiful
ReplyDeleteIf I had a video I might play some Tchaikovsky!
DeleteGorgeous swans David. Lovely photos :-D
ReplyDeleteThese images clearly show that no words or sounds are necessary to express intimate feelings. Thanks to your photographer friend, Dave, for allowing you toshare with us.
ReplyDeleteFabulous swans.
ReplyDeleteFabulous photographs.
Fabulous post.
All the best Jan
Wow, wow, wow. I hope Dave Collins gets a chance to hear us all rave about the beauty of his photos.
ReplyDeleteHe is no doubt basking in the accolades and Mary assures me that she will have the doorway to their house widened to accommodate his expanded head!
ReplyDeleteThey are such beautiful creatures. The photos are perfection.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures of some beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see wonderful and captivating pictures of swans I always think of that glorious ballet Swan Lake and how it captures their grace and movements.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are wonderful.
XO
WWW
Guau, Breathtaking Pictures! dear friend, it turns out I'm in bed with a terrible flu and a high fever, so when i came across your blog and saw these immaculate white swans, i thought I was delirious! such beauty, such magnificence! i'm amazed by these birds. Thank you for sharing, and sending flying hug.
ReplyDeleteI am very sad that you are unwell, Carolina. I hope that it is short-lived and you will soon be back to normal. ❤️🇨🇦
DeleteHello David, yes these are such gracieus birds. they pair for live. The photos you show are most wonderful and show their bond.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Roos
Those swan photos really are amazing. I don't see swans very often, and these are really a pleasure to see. I'm glad your friend let you share these. Hope your week is going well. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creatures.
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing job capturing these Mute Swans. It's impossible not to see affection and beauty in those perfectly aligned hearts they make with their necks.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely birds.
ReplyDeleteIndeed they are. And graceful, too.
DeleteThey truly are the most noble and elegant birds!
ReplyDeleteUnas fotografías preciosas, me encantan los cisnes. Abrazos.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures make my heart happy.
ReplyDeleteHello David,
ReplyDeleteDave was in the right place at the right time. Watching swans is always a wonderful experience and sight; they are majestic birds.
Regards, Frank
Hi David.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful photos.
Greetings from Patricia.