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Swans at Work

After a heavy rain, the nest of the Mute Swan couple at the Celery Farm was in danger of being submerged. So the parents are once again taking measures to repair the home of their seven eggs. Yes, seven (7). A previous count of five proved to be a couple low. When will these eggs hatch? No one knows, but we are all eagerly awaiting the big event.

As you can see, the eggs have hatched (6 of the 7)and the cygnets have left the nest. Four of the six have survived and are being well guarded by the parents. A future gallery will (with any photographic luck) feature the family as the young swans grow and mature through the summer. For more of the story, see: http://www.pbase.com/bioman10/swans2

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Gathering stuff. It may or may not ever reach the nest.
Gathering stuff. It may or may not ever reach the nest.		 Sometimes it just gets dumped nowhere near the nest.
Sometimes it just gets dumped nowhere near the nest.		 From this angle, only six eggs are visible.
From this angle, only six eggs are visible.		 More stuff gathering.
More stuff gathering.
This looks like a good piece of lumber!
This looks like a good piece of lumber!		 Back to the nest. All eggs look OK.
Back to the nest. All eggs look OK.		 Scooping up more repair material.
Scooping up more repair material.		 A worthy structural member!
A worthy structural member!
She incorporates it into the sidewall--sort of.
She incorporates it into the sidewall--sort of.		 Uh Oh, here comes the inspector!
Uh Oh, here comes the inspector!		 Seemingly satisfied, he swims on by.
Seemingly satisfied, he swims on by.		 The first image in which all seven eggs are visible
The first image in which all seven eggs are visible
Gathering more sticks
Gathering more sticks		 Mom's mounting the nest produces a spectacular wing display.
Mom's mounting the nest produces a spectacular wing display.		 Re-entering the nest again, it's time for some more serious incubating.
Re-entering the nest again, it's time for some more serious incubating.		 Yep, seven! Count 'em.
Yep, seven! Count 'em.
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t1%2f71%2f308571%2f4%2f60348758.Swansetc.517054.jpgc.jpg That's my Mommy!
That's my Mommy!		 Eggs 'n Chicks
Eggs 'n Chicks		 t1%2f71%2f308571%2f4%2f60348769.Swansetc.517084.jpgc.jpg
Mom cusses at a passing turtle
Mom cusses at a passing turtle		 t1%2f71%2f308571%2f4%2f60348807.Swansetc.517130.jpgb.jpg t1%2f71%2f308571%2f4%2f60348834.Swansetc.517130.jpgc.jpg A Bold Adventure
A Bold Adventure
What's this conversation about?
What's this conversation about?		 Dad on Turtle Patrol
Dad on Turtle Patrol		 A new day dawns--with four cygnets hatched and one on the way
A new day dawns--with four cygnets hatched and one on the way		 Portrait of a Growing Family
Portrait of a Growing Family
Number Five Just Out of the Shell
Number Five Just Out of the Shell		 Come see our new slimy little brother!
Come see our new slimy little brother!		 t1%2f71%2f308571%2f4%2f60375851.Swansetc.518063.jpgb.jpg A Real Stand Up Guy!
A Real Stand Up Guy!
Three Cygnets at Play--and One Playing Peek-a-boo
Three Cygnets at Play--and One Playing Peek-a-boo		 Dad takes off for a little time away...
Dad takes off for a little time away...		 ...but soon he's back to protect and serve.
...but soon he's back to protect and serve.		 Snuggle Time
Snuggle Time
Mommy's Sooo Big!
Mommy's Sooo Big!		 Mom with Four Cygnets (Photo by Sally Teschon)*
Mom with Four Cygnets (Photo by Sally Teschon)*

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Ron Horn 08-Jul-2006 15:45
Tom, This is a terrific gallery. Thank you for sharing. v.
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