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8.4.2016

Me and you, And you and me...



I photographed this couple of whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) about a year ago near our home. This year I haven't seen them yet even though I have heard their fascinating calls already several times. They have been flying around, but didn't land, since there's no open water yet.

The whooper swan is the Eurasian counterpart of the North American trumpeter swan. They pair for life.

Sharing with Five on Friday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'. Thank you to all the hosts!






















Happy weekend!


45 kommenttia:

  1. Kauniita joutsenkuvia! Olet päässyt hiipimään aika lähelle. Linnut ovat yleensä aina liian kaukana kuvattavaksi, vaikka todellisuudessa ne ovat ihan siinä vieressä. Ihanaa viikonloppua!

    VastaaPoista
  2. Suloinen joutsenpari ♥ Jospa he taas ilmaantuisivat teidän rantaan kun jäät lähtevät. Kaunista viikonloppua Sara!

    VastaaPoista
  3. These are wonderful shots. The two heads are quite stunning.

    Diana

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  4. Herkkiä joutsenkuvia! Meillä on pihan yli joutsenparin päivittäinen lentoreitti, aamulla pohjoisen suuntaan ja illalla etelään yöpuulle. Siinä saamme aina tervehdyksenä toitotukset, jos pihalla satumme oleilemaan!

    VastaaPoista
  5. Amazing! These are stunning! Have a great weekend!

    VastaaPoista
  6. Around 7,000 of these beauties overwinter in the Fens just north of here. I haven't made the journey to see them this year so your five excellent photos are particularly welcome.

    VastaaPoista
  7. Wonderful shots of the swans, we live by the river Thames so see them often, still not got round to photographing then though! Hope yours return this year x

    VastaaPoista
  8. Fabulous photos. I love seeing our few swans down on some marshy land near us. The first photo through the reeds is beautiful. Have a great weekend. B X

    VastaaPoista
  9. The last photo is my favourite, Love the iconic sight of a pair of swans with their necks curved

    VastaaPoista
  10. Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing.

    VastaaPoista
  11. Stunning photos Sara giving us a glimpse into the life of this lovely pair of swans.
    I'll look forward to seeing this years photos!
    Happy weekend in Finland and I hope you have some sunshine!
    Shane

    VastaaPoista
  12. Your photos of this elegant bird are beautiful.....all of them!
    Interesting to see them standing on ice, this could never happen these days in our part of Scotland.

    Happy Weekend Sara!

    VastaaPoista
  13. Nice swans!! Happy weekend to' you !!

    VastaaPoista
  14. Such beautiful images Sara. They are so graceful, I love that they pair for life.
    Have a wonderful weekend :)

    VastaaPoista
  15. These are such beautiful and graceful birds. I, too, love the idea of them pairing for life. Your images capture them well.
    Happy weekend, Sara.

    VastaaPoista
  16. These photos are breathtakingly beautiful. I never looked at them so close before. They are so graceful. Enjoy your weekend, Pat xx

    VastaaPoista
  17. Lovely photos. Swans are such elegant birds aren't they?

    VastaaPoista
  18. Great photos of the beautiful swans. Have a blessed day and a wonderful weekend. Madeline

    VastaaPoista
  19. Onpas upea pari! Toivottavasti kohta on sulaa, jotta pääset heitä taas ihastelemaan. Tuo viimeinen kuva on todella kaunis <3

    VastaaPoista
  20. Beautiful! What an amazing pair of birds. Thank you for taking part in Five On Friday, hope you have a great weekend! xx

    VastaaPoista
  21. They are so beautiful, lucky you to have seen them. We mainly get Canada Geese here.

    VastaaPoista
  22. So serene and regal - great snaps!

    VastaaPoista
  23. Aivan upeat kuvat. Joutsenet ovat olleet tosi ärhäköitä nyt.

    VastaaPoista
  24. What unusual swans! Your photos are amazing. Have a lovely weekend.

    VastaaPoista
  25. Great observational shots! All five photos are beautiful, but the second of them all really draws me in - I like the composition!

    Sharing snapshots at Captured By Jade

    VastaaPoista
  26. A beautiful pair; can you tell the male and female apart?

    VastaaPoista
    Vastaukset
    1. In pair-bonded species it's not easy! I know only that males are bigger. In most of these photos the one on the left looks bigger, but it's difficult to say.

      Poista
  27. Beautiful photos of those great creatures. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

    VastaaPoista
  28. Dearest Sara, your images are beautiful! They make such a darling pair :) Hugs to you!

    VastaaPoista
  29. Katselevat yhdessä samaan suuntaan ja toisiaan :)
    Ehkä joutsenet saapuvat, kun jäät sulavat.

    VastaaPoista
  30. They have such an air of importance. I love the light you have photographed them in. I do hope you see them soon.

    VastaaPoista
  31. Oh my how beautiful! I could look at these photos and the swans for hours!
    Thank you for sharing and enjoy your weekend!

    VastaaPoista
  32. Hello Sara, beautiful captures of your Whooper Swan. They are gorgeous birds. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

    VastaaPoista
  33. Such lovely photo's ... taken a year ago you say ... they are wonderful.
    Hope this pair or similar will visit your part of the world again soon.

    Have a lovely weekend

    All the best Jan

    VastaaPoista
  34. Oh it is sweet to see stunning birds courting almost!

    VastaaPoista
  35. Huh huh, niin kaunista <3

    VastaaPoista
  36. I love the romantic atmosphere here today. Such beautiful photo shares. Thanks for linking up at I'd Rather B Birdin'.

    VastaaPoista
  37. Swans are so beautiful and graceful! Enjoy your weekend! Hugs!

    VastaaPoista
  38. Thank you! Thank you! These photos are thrilling - I hope you see your swans again soon!

    VastaaPoista
  39. Além de lindos; são ótimos para proteger o terreno.
    Belas imagens.

    VastaaPoista
  40. Komea pariskunta! Olen kuullut niiden lentävän ylitse, mutta en ehtinyt kuvaamaan.

    VastaaPoista


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