Black Swans

[Morrison10]

Went to JCB Rocester, parked looking at one of lakes having our lunch. Black Swans came to see us, very pleased to see all 3 in same area. After taking photos took little food for one on grass, before got to it we’re swamped by seagulls.

[sassy59]

A beautiful photo Jean. Thanks for sharing.xxx

[Morrison10 in reply to sassy59]

Thanks, sorry haven’t included ones in water, couldn’t get both pictures to go into place!

[CDPO16]

Thank you Jean. I have never seen a black swan in real life. Seen hundreds of seagulls though!

[Morrison10 in reply to CDPO16]

I had never seen one, until stopped there for short rest when out on motorbike years ago. There are about 8 lakes, and when spoke to man who looks after them told there are 78 different species of water birds on lakes. It’s nice place to stop, benches overlooking lakes and water fountain, all open to everyone, sometimes there’s ice cream van parked on road. Jean x

[Alberta56]

That's a beautiful photo. We used to have a black swan on Abberton Reservoir near Colchester, but I haven't seen one for years. Glad yours are still thriving. xxx

[Morrison10 in reply to Alberta56]

Thanks, were pleased to see all 3, haven’t seen them all close this summer

[RoadRunner44]

What a lovely photo, Lucky you to see those swans. Pity about the seagulls though.

[Morrison10 in reply to RoadRunner44]

yes more seagulls than ever, will need to wear head covering! Jean x

[SORRELHIPPO]

Very regal, trying to remember the cathedral/abbey, where the swans come and pull on a bell to be fed.

[Morrison10 in reply to SORRELHIPPO]

Thanks. Wells Cathedral white swans pull on bell to be fed, saw them twice about 20 years ago. Jean x

[SORRELHIPPO in reply to Morrison10]

Thanks for that.

[djbctla]

Magnificent Creatures thank u for sharing, I have never seen or heard of Black Swans. Bernardine

[Morrison10 in reply to djbctla]

pleased could show you something different!

[Blackbird9]

Thankyou for sharing its a lovley pic 🖤

[Morrison10 in reply to Blackbird9]

yes they are handsome, not sure sex, it opened wings, amazing sight !

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Beautiful thank you for sharing have a good night and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx 🌻🌻

[Morrison10 in reply to Damon1864]

Thanks, Jean x

[Patk1]

sounds like nice trip out.great photo,thanku - not see a black one before x

[Morrison10 in reply to Patk1]

It’s nice when can show you something different. Jean x

[Cloudancer]

what a beautiful picture.I have never seen a black swan!You have made my day-thank you

[Morrison10 in reply to Cloudancer]

Glad could show you such nice photo. Jean

[slram]

Never saw one! Thank you!

[Morrison10 in reply to slram]

my pleasure to share nice photo

[Izb1]

What a lovely picture Jean, i too have never seen a black swan, thank you for sharing x

[Morrison10 in reply to Izb1]

yes thanks they are very handsome, not sure if male or female

[Mooka]

Lovely picture. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[Morrison10 in reply to Mooka]

it’s good that I can share nice photos thanks

[Robinface]

Lovely to see them elsewhere! We have them permanently here in Dawlish in South Devon! I get excited when i see white ones now! Thank you for posting!

[Morrison10 in reply to Robinface]

That’s interesting, how long have you had them? Been years since visited Dawlish, don’t think there then. How many, are they breeding? Jean x

[Robinface in reply to Morrison10]

hello Jean, I have lived here nearly 30 years and they have had them since before then! Yes they are breeding and i think at present we have 4 or 5- we lost a young one recently to a muscular problem and a few others have gone to breed else where! Sadly have lost a few to careless dog owners who have allowed their dogs to attack them! Will get a photo next time i walk into town x

[Morrison10 in reply to Robinface]

Hi, just catching up with earlier posts, about black swans. Good to know that you have them, and breeding. There are only 3 at JCB, never seen them breed, but will post on here if any significant happens. Jean

[Thepainterswife]

Beautiful creature , what a great view whilst enjoying your lunch 😍

[Morrison10]

Thanks, yes usually sit on a bench, but nearest was occupied, was bit windy and can be problem if other waterfowl come wanting bit of our food! Jean

[Hidden]

I saw half a dozen at a place called Dawlsh in Devon they are famous for them. thanks for the beautiful photo x

[Morrison10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, didn’t know had them there, but been long time since went Dawlish. Hope you enjoyed seeing photo. x

[Hidden in reply to Morrison10]

yes I did thanks very beautiful x

[Jane2005]

Aww love your photo of Black Swan 🙂

[winabago]

I really like the black swan pictures.

[dunnellon]

Thank you for sharing your photo! Never saw one before! That must have been quite a thrill.

[Jaybird19]

had a couple of black ones drop in to our kocal flooded salt quarries a few years ago . Had young as well but cannot remember the colour of the babies. Not been there for long time but we were always having strange birds arrive in passing and move on after a few days .

[Nicholatracy]

beautiful 🐞

[Threecats]

What a beautiful bird! It’s many years since I last saw a black swan, thank you for sharing your picture x