Growing Up by byronbackyard
After hatching, Black Swan cygnets are tended by the parents for about 9 months until fledging. This includes being rounded up for naps and preening and following parental commands! Cygnets may ride on their parent’s back for longer trips into deeper water, but Black Swans undertake this behaviour less frequently than Mute and Black-necked Swans.
The chicks are covered in grey down, and are able to swim and feed themselves as soon as they hatch. They are however very vulnerable until they are able to fly.
Panasonic DMC-FZ50, Teleconversion Lens DMW-LT55
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Gorgeous image!!
Many thanks Marvin!
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I like the way Mum clears a track through the green stuff. A nice shot Deb.
Thanks Al, yes there’s a lot of discipline in this family … no rebellion yet but wait till they’re teenagers!
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They really are getting big! Hard work for mum, I bet :-)
Yep it’s a full time job for mum and dad, at least they both do it!
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Nice! They are growing.
Many thanks, they sure are!
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Congratulations on your feature.
Beautiful shot, Deb, deserving of the feature.
Many thanks David, it’s wonderful watching them!
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Your pics are so precious!!
Thanks so much Joycelone, I’m so happy when people see what I see!
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Adorable capture, they are so cute.
Many thanks Andrea!
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