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20 February 2005

Love Birds

Lafreniere Park in Metairie, Louisiana

I am continuing the story of the swans that I started a while back. The photo is not the best because of the water's light, but...there is a toss-up at http://www.pbase.com/image/39997375.
They have made a nest on Bird Island away from people. In this photo the male is sitting on the nest (it's his turn). I watched them for several hours today. She added more sticks to the nest while he slept (sounds familiar) and kept guard at the water's edge for some of the time.
The three pairs of swans at the Park are all nesting now, but I haven't found the other two nests yet. Maybe tomorrow.


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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)04-Oct-2010 16:31
Well composed and great colours. Vote
Paolo
Paul Dovie Jr22-Feb-2005 21:16
I like this one best because they look like a heart. Great photo.
Guest 21-Feb-2005 23:35
Excellente capture! Very good timing.
Guest 21-Feb-2005 16:03
Very nice and I look forward to the continuing saga as well :)
Stu21-Feb-2005 14:08
Looks just like a heart!
Leo Charette21-Feb-2005 13:32
awwww... nice shot. They even form a heart ;)
Karen Stuebing21-Feb-2005 10:23
Sweet photo. Such a cute couple. And interesting commentary. My favorite bird nesting behavior is the Carolina Wrens. The male builds several nests and the female picks one. Then she rips it apart and rebuilds it. There really is something human like in their actions. :)
Herb 21-Feb-2005 04:52
Nice pair
laine8221-Feb-2005 04:31
A happy pair.
littleheifer21-Feb-2005 04:31
Wonderful capture! I look forward to seeing more of the nests.
Nancy
Gayle P. Clement21-Feb-2005 03:57
I think swams are so romantic. I love the heart shape of their necks like this. I've always wanted to take a photo like this.
Susanne21-Feb-2005 03:52
Very nice capture and a very good title for this image as well. Really like this a lot.
Guest 21-Feb-2005 03:09
Ohh look there're in love. That's really nice Coleen. You must have taken this one before I got there.
petesie21-Feb-2005 03:03
Gayle beat me to it....I love the heart shape of their necks together....and I love your commentary. Wonderful that you can spend time watching them.
Elaine (etfitz)21-Feb-2005 02:56
Beautiful shot! They are lovely!
Karen Leaf21-Feb-2005 02:52
Can't wait to see the other nests! Good work seeing these two, and LOL at your commentary.
snootydog21-Feb-2005 02:47
Very nice... I am forever in search of nests. I will look forward to the progress of this story.