Ah, what cuties! I saw my first black swan cygnet last week. They are even laying eggs still at this time of year – mind you, being Australians they probably think it’s spring! Wonderful shot and like their names!
Thanks Krys. Blackies are the only swans to lay in spring and autumn. So, its not a case of confusion over reversed seasons. Ours have had autumn broods over several years.
Thanks for educating me Aardvark! I was a little worried about the critters hatching so late in the year, but if its normal then thats fine! ;o) Lets face it, our garden doves laid eggs in January and raised a family! ;o)
Sorry Krys but do not hold any hope for the hatchlings. The Blackies are not ment to breed in our winters. Even the mild winters we have had in recent years were killers.
Love this Aardie straight to my favs! Dont know what pic l saw with my first comment but it looked like a coot? Maybe l was seeing things lol!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Tracy, the bird in question will probably be a Moorhen which is similar to a coot, both are classified as Rails.
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Thanks again Tracy.
– AARDVARK
AWWWWWW Wonderful capture AARDVARK.
Thanks Linda, this has had a huge response in just a couple of minutes.
– AARDVARK
Ah, what cuties! I saw my first black swan cygnet last week. They are even laying eggs still at this time of year – mind you, being Australians they probably think it’s spring! Wonderful shot and like their names!
Thanks Krys. Blackies are the only swans to lay in spring and autumn. So, its not a case of confusion over reversed seasons. Ours have had autumn broods over several years.
– AARDVARK
Thanks for educating me Aardvark! I was a little worried about the critters hatching so late in the year, but if its normal then thats fine! ;o) Lets face it, our garden doves laid eggs in January and raised a family! ;o)
Sorry Krys but do not hold any hope for the hatchlings. The Blackies are not ment to breed in our winters. Even the mild winters we have had in recent years were killers.
– AARDVARK
Love this Aardie straight to my favs! Dont know what pic l saw with my first comment but it looked like a coot? Maybe l was seeing things lol!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Tracy, the bird in question will probably be a Moorhen which is similar to a coot, both are classified as Rails.
– AARDVARK
They are so adorable, love the way you name them all. Great image
Thanks again Roaslie, With each brood I pick a theme for names and then select individual names alphabetically.
– AARDVARK
My dearest friend this is very beautiful and very sweet. I love their Biblical names !
Many thanks Sandra. The names I give are always themed. Last year was Australian places and before that it was names that relate to “black”.
– AARDVARK