This blog has had a long affair with two swans who inhabit the stretch of river below Grantchester millpond. We first met them back in 2011 nesting in viewing distance from the road. You can catch up on the whole saga by clicking here
We watched them as they raised six cygnets. But the following year disaster struck as the nest site was flooded out and the eggs washed away. Swans seem to learn from their mistakes however...
Last year (when this blog was "off-the-air") they built higher up on the nearby island. But this year they seem to have forgotten the harsh lesson of 2012 and are back nesting right next to the river again. I feared that a similar fate might befall them if we suffered any heavy rainfall. But yesterday....
Aaaah! Two little grey heads appeared from among mother's plumage. There may well be more hidden from view - I'll keep you posted.
Take care, Mrs Swan.
there's a tale with a happy ending John, both intro and finale' shots fantastic and a great storyline...
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and so beautifully posed.
ReplyDeleteI love the last photo of the mother swan and her youngsters. They hold the promise of beauty once they get older.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story to follow! Will look forward to the sequel.
ReplyDeleteThat last photo has a big "awwww" factor going for it. It is worthy having a print made of and hung up on the wall.
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of photos! The last photo is a winner!
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone who commented, I will try to follow their progress over the next few months.
ReplyDeleteWhy did I think of the ballet when I saw the last image John.. j'adore, sometimes you just see an image that takes your breath away, this was one for me.
ReplyDeleteThe last photo is precious.
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