Sunday, September 28, 2025

Mute Swans in Love

 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.
    

     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.


     It is difficult not to infer human expressions of fidelity and affection to the close bonding of these birds.


     Indeed they have a majesty all their own.




     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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David M. Gascoigne,
David M. Gascoigne,

I'm a life long birder. My interests are birds, nature, reading, books, outdoors, travel, food and wine.

8 comments:

  1. Betty J. Crow28 September 2025 at 12:17

    I love how graceful they are. Beautiful shots!

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  2. Miradas desde mi lente28 September 2025 at 13:08

    Como una pareja de enamorados, siempre uno al lado del otro.
    Saludos.

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  3. Corrie28 September 2025 at 13:36

    Hi David,
    mute 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

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  4. Marit28 September 2025 at 13:43

    Fantastic photos you are showing today, David! The Mute Swans are very beautiful.
    Hugs and kisses, Marit

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  5. Linda's Relaxing Lair28 September 2025 at 13:55

    They are so majestic and graceful, David! Beautiful photos!

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  6. Shari Burke28 September 2025 at 14:01

    Those are beautiful photos. Such lovely birds.

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  7. DVArtist28 September 2025 at 14:35

    These are gorgeous. Great shots, Dave.

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,28 September 2025 at 14:39

      Aren’t they gorgeous? Makes me feel I should be writing music - or in yiur case painting their portraits!

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