Whooper Swans

By Words | Published November 1, 2010

The start of a new week, and time to introduce another inhabitant of Regent's Park: the Whooper Swan.

According to my bird book (RSPB Complete Birds of Britain) the Whooper is usually 'shy' and 'far less approachable' than other swans. Hmmm… well every rule has its exception, and these two were certainly far from shy.

Two other park birds from today. First a rather splendid looking coot, relaxing at the side of the inlet.

And a passing greylag…

As for the home front, Bold was back again last night (Sunday), in super-relaxed mood. Just a couple of shots of her to sign off with for tonight.


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Camera note: all the bird shots taken with the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM. The fox was photographed with the EF 100mm f/2.8L macro IS USM lens.

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11 Comments

  1. gdare November 2, 2010 at 6:11 am #

    😆 I remember a flock of swans rushing my way at the bank of Raba river in Hungary, back in 1990. They thought I will feed them and I was :yikes: 😀

  2. serola November 2, 2010 at 10:11 am #

    Great pictures :up:

  3. 7Wellis November 2, 2010 at 5:11 pm #

    These are wonderful pictures – so clear. (But please, never feed an animal with Chips)

  4. Words November 2, 2010 at 8:11 pm #

    Darko, these swans seemed quite friendly, but I'm always a little afraid of them. They're so big!

  5. Words November 2, 2010 at 8:11 pm #

    Erwin, thanks!

  6. Words November 2, 2010 at 8:11 pm #

    Sami, thanks!

  7. Words November 2, 2010 at 8:11 pm #

    7Wellis, thanks. I know what you mean about feeding them chips (crisps) but I think they just wanted a close photo so used one or two crisps to attract them. I was interested to see how close they could get the swans to come up to them. Very close was the answer! The area is very popular with tourists and the birds are always being fed. Usually it's bread from sandwiches, or peanuts (which the squirrels like). I never feed them!

  8. 7Wellis November 2, 2010 at 8:11 pm #

    Originally posted by Words:

    I never feed them!

    Okay!

  9. SittingFox November 4, 2010 at 8:11 pm #

    Hmm. I don't think I'd like to get that close to a swan, any swan! :yikes:

    That first shot of Bold is great! :up:

  10. Words November 4, 2010 at 8:11 pm #

    Adele, I certainly tend to keep my distance. Somehow I doubt they'd have done this with a mute swan.

    Bold is the perfect model, always 😉

  11. Wulpen October 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

    Great photos :up: