Protecting the Young by byronbackyard
Black Swans form isolated pairs or small colonies in shallow wetlands. Birds pair for life, with both adults raising one brood per season. The eggs are laid in an untidy nest made of reeds and grasses. The nest is placed either on a small island or floated in deeper water. The chicks are covered in grey down, and are able to swim and feed themselves as soon as they hatch.
These Black Swans reside at West Byron Wetlands in Byron Bay and have remained there since the last breeding season.
Canon 50D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Comments
Great composition and the colors are fabulous!!
Thanks so much, I very beautiful little piece of the universe!
– byronbackyard
youre very welcome!!
Gorgeous capture
Many thanks Kathy, it’s very exciting when there are new signets, we’re starting to get quite a Black Swan population here!
– byronbackyard
beautiful!!
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard
What an outstanding photo…this place looks a lot like my pond here…very beautiful!!!
Many thanks for your kind comment, it’s in the wetlands of Byron Bay!
– byronbackyard
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Thanks so much, very happy making!
– byronbackyard
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Many thanks, very happy making!
– byronbackyard