There were a handful of swans swimming through the freshwater ponds at Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility in Petaluma, CA. This particular swan was quite agitated that a Canada Goose was also swimming around its pond, and continually swam after the goose until it decided to leave.
Later on I understood its unhappiness with the other bird around, since when I walked around the backside of the pond that was overgrown with rush, I saw another swan sitting on what I guessed to be her nest.
Even though this is an introduced species in America, they are still quite fun to see, as they truly are a beautiful species.
I love the second one - he has a look at you that seems to say "see how I'm beautiful" !
ReplyDeleteLooks like they take no guff from geese despite being an introduced species. Should be fun when the chicks are in tow.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking! They are so majestic and beautiful.
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