Mute Swan with Two Cygnets

Mute Swan with Cygnets

Hello world!

A Mute Swan cygnet poked his head out just as I was passing this nest, and was soon followed by a sibling.

Mute Swan with Two Cygnets
Mute Swan with Two Cygnets

They didn’t go very far.

Mute Swan with Two Cygnets
Mute Swan with Cygnet

The adult, presumably mother, based on swan behavior, was alert to the squirming around but never shifted her position.

Mute Swan with Two Cygnets
Mute Swan with Cygnet

She seemed to be prompting the pair to settle down;  I don’t know if there were more young underneath or not.

Mute Swan with Two Cygnets
Mute Swan with Two Cygnets

Excursion over, time to tuck back in.

Mute Swan with Two Cygnets
Mute Swan with Two Cygnets

A staff person told me he thought this pair was about two weeks old.

May 20, 2021

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