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Mags
15-05-2008, 02:27 PM
This is such a lovely time of the year when you can see the new arrivals in the animal and bird world..:D

The cygnets here are getting quite big now. The pigeon on the left of the pic was getting too close for comfort to the cygnets and Mama swan, being very protective of her brood, attacked it!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Mags40/Miscellaneous/DSC06605.jpg


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There were 5 cygnets altogether but one has gone walkies!:lol:
They are just beginning to lose their fluffy down before growing their lovely plumage.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Mags40/Miscellaneous/DSC06606.jpg


Ducklings of all shapes and sizes that have recently hatched in the hatchery.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Mags40/Miscellaneous/DSC06602.jpg


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angieh
15-05-2008, 02:29 PM
Wonderful pictures Mags. Ducklings are delightful!

Do you live with these lovely birds or near them???
Mags
15-05-2008, 02:41 PM
Wonderful pictures Mags. Ducklings are delightful!

Do you live with these lovely birds or near them???
These lovely birds live in Dawlish..:D
Elaine
15-05-2008, 03:08 PM
Aww I do love fluffy ducks:D
Kim
15-05-2008, 06:17 PM
Gorgeous Mags! So cute.
pinklizzy
15-05-2008, 07:34 PM
Great photos, very cute subjects! We live next to the canal and I often see the ducklings out with their mum's while hanging out my laundry!
Moli
15-05-2008, 07:53 PM
How gorgeous are they, those swans are just fantastic.....thanks for posting them Mags...
dandysmom
15-05-2008, 09:31 PM
Amazing! I've never seen a black swan! I really enjoyed those pics, Mags, thanks for posting!