I
got to WWT just as it opened, and my first pictures were of the young
Bewick swans. In fact, I also took a video which you can see HERE.
After
I watched the cygnets for a while, I went to the next swan lake - to
see the Trumpeters.
One
was sitting about on their island, while the other swam around a
little. I was wondering if the island sitting was a pre-nesting
phase, as spring has started in some respects if not all.
Next,
I wandered along clockwise to the wildflower area and on to the
reedbeds - where I spotted a pair of geese hanging out on the cut
reed piles. On the other side of the reedbeds were the infirmary
cages. I spotted a swan - assumedly Mrs Bewick awaiting Mr Bewick #2
- but...I don't see any yellow on the beak, so am not sure - it still
looks like another Trumpeter swan to me.
I hope that's Mrs Bewick in there.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful pictures of the tree reflecting in the pond.
im thinking it must be....shes awaiting the next mate, but....
ReplyDeleteyes, the trumpeters live in a scenic site