White wedding

Swans are exceptional birds. I particularly like Mute Swans, but that’s because I’ve yet to see a Bewick’s Swan or a Whooper Swan.

One of the most frequently visited posts on my blog is this one about the Mute Swan’s basal knob:

I suspect that’s because Google searches put my blog post high on the list.

Today I’m admiring this Mute Swan at RSPB Lodmoor. Isn’t it attractive?

Mute Swan - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

I particularly like the ‘workman’s boot on a wedding dress’ look of this one. There’s a lot of behaviour going on at the moment, with courting couples dancing and rivals facing-off.

I’m fascinated to see this one shaking its neck by twisting it back and forth, just like a dog does, to dry itself.

Mute Swan - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

It’s not a good idea to have too active and imagination, or to be able to put yourself in this bird’s place. Believe me.

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