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| snorkelady | profile | all galleries >> Memories of Dagobah >> The Birds at Dagobah >> The Trumpeter Swans (2006 - 2018) >> 2008: Trumpeter Swans return to raise 3 cygnets - hatched 5. >> In 2008 the Trumpeter Swans return and raise 3 cygnets (hatched 5) | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
 Female 933, male 934 and 5 cygnets come out of hiding the next spring. |
 Swans are quite a distance away from the road. |
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 The cygnets had a leisurely swim |
 Female #933 led the cygnets whilst male #934 followed behind and scouted the area. |
 The adults were constantly on guard |
 They spent time in the water and on land. |
 Female preened while the cygnets napped |
 Female #933 bites at yellow tag while cygnets sleep |
 After their nap, the cygnets followed female #933 for a leisurely swim. |
 Very cute! |
 Now there are 4 remaining cygnets |
 2 months later, adults come to our marsh for a visit (called for ~ 45 minutes) |
 20 minutes later a cygnet comes out from hiding |
 There are 3 cygnets remaining |
 Join adults |
 Preen & feed for an hour |
 Heading back home which is across the road and west of here |
 Spend some time in the marsh area near the road |
 Planning to cross the road ..... |
 A noisy motorcycle goes by, they head for safety |
 All is quiet now .... |
 Coast is clear |
 Cygnets follow adults |
 Crossing the road |
 A car is coming |
 They seem to be in no hurry! |
 Time to get off the road |
 Car is closer, adult is still in no hurry! |
 One last look |
 Heading back to their home after a morning out - ~2.5 hours |
 Female #935 shows up with an untagged swan |
 October 4, 2008 - Adults & cygnets are back on the property. |
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 Autumn has arrived |
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 Grey feathers are being replaced by white ones. |
 They will be leaving soon. |