Close to jeopardy! The Swans and Cygnets are in the middle of the Loch whilst ….. ….. nearby on the shore a Heron keeps an eye on a potential meal. Sadly small Cygnets are vulnerable to Heron predation.
Natures confetti As summer approaches the fallen petals from the Cherry tree blooms carpet the ground …… …and the Bluebells in the wood begin to fade.
Definitely eight Cygnets Adults still very wary and protecting their offspring – long telephoto shot!
The ‘Golden’ hill. Standing out in the mist the gold coloured Whin (Gorse) bushes in full bloom at the north end of the Loch.
This years Cygnets Emerging from the far rush and thick mist today there looks to be eight Cygnets this year …..
Signs of the Seasons changing. Around the City the Cherry trees are in full blossom….. ……the lambs are in the pastures…… …..the first Butterflies have appeared (a Peacock butterfly sunning itself!). …..the Swans are nesting…….. …..and the young birds are appearing. ( A Coot with two chicks.)
A Swans life! Whilst the Pen (female) Mute Swan is sitting tight on the nest at the far side of the Loch ……….. ….the Cob (male) is kept busy chasing off intruders!
You are being watched! A Roe deer buck keeping his eye on things. His antlers are still partly covered by their hairy skin covering referred to as ‘in velvet’!