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Friday, March 17, 2017

Trumpter Swans on Fir Island - One

The Trumpeter Swans over winter here in the the Skagit Valley and this year there a many, many more of them than usual.

Let's look and see what kinds of poses they can manage with those long, graceful necks.
Just checkin' things out.
They went that-a-way!

Looooong reach - I don't want to get up.
That's how it is done!
One side
Or the other

Snakey

Step lively now
Curves are easy
Scritch scritch
Upside down

The wind ruffles the feathers

Turn around, look at me
Tie me in a knot
Curves and straight and twist and look backwards
Back to eating - it is what we do, it is who we are.

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14 comments:

  1. The Furry GnomeMarch 11, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    Great pictures of the swans! They seem so close.

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  2. RoseMarch 11, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    Wow, you were a lucky girl! I would love to be able to get even half these shots!

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  3. LeaMarch 18, 2017 at 5:21 AM

    Swan aerobics class!
    Beautiful!

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  4. magnoliasnteaMarch 18, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful swans! The photos are excellent.

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  5. carol l mckennaMarch 18, 2017 at 7:39 AM

    Wonderful swan photos and fun captions ~ thanks,

    Wishing you a lovely weekend ~ ^_^

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  6. Small City ScenesMarch 18, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Super shots of the Swan. Expressive necks for sure. Did you see the Swans in the muddy potato fields on Cedardale road. They have been their for weeks---super muddy birds.
    MB

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  7. CherylMarch 18, 2017 at 2:12 PM

    I love swans... from a distance! Big poops... and sometimes they chase and bite you! lol

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  8. KayMarch 18, 2017 at 8:12 PM

    What a great selection of shots you have here! Those long, graceful necks are really amazing and you were able to zoom in close enough (I envy you that!) to capture all they're up to. I love these birds!

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  9. eileeninmdMarch 19, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    Hello, the trumpeter swans are beautiful. You have a wonderful series of poses and photos. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy day and new week ahead!

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  10. A Colorful WorldMarch 19, 2017 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful photos...such lovely swans!

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  11. betty-NZMarch 19, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    What a fun time you must have had taking photos of these characters!

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 19, 2017 at 5:46 PM

    They sure do get into a lot of different poses! Beautiful photos...amazing! Hugs to you my friend, Diane

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  13. Powell River BooksMarch 21, 2017 at 9:11 AM

    Their necks sure are flexible. They should be heading north pretty soon I would think. I wish a few would stop by Powell Lake for us to enjoy. It's rare, but I have seen a few here. - Margy

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  14. JMarch 23, 2017 at 5:57 AM

    These pictures remind me of my two swan decoys - perfect for decorating the mantle in summer. The birds have such elegant beauty and you've captured that here!

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