Go Away, She's Mine! by byronbackyard
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The Black Swan is the only entirely black-coloured swan in the world.
They 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.
Canon 50D, 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS

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Many thanks for checking out my photos, please feel free to give feedback! My wanderings in nature and observations of birds, particularly raptors, is what gives me great joy and constantly reminds me of the beauty and strength of life. My favourites are raptors, I love their freedom, grace, ruthlessness, pride, adaptability and flexibility and I learn much about parenting, protection and blind faith from them.
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black swan, cygnus astratus, waterbird, australian, west byron wetlands, rivalry, breeding, mating season, mating pair

Comments

  • Trish Threlfall
    Trish Threlfall5 months ago

    a black attack !! great shot Deb, hope you had a lovely Christmas :))

  • Many thanks Trish, it was soooo windy too but the Swans were having a wonderful time flirting, bugling and being territorial. Quiet Xmas, waiting for my first grandchild to arrive on the scene! Best wishes for NY, hope it’s a good one!

    – byronbackyard

  • Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
    Konstantinos A...5 months ago

    29 December 2011 – 1 image per 24hrs!

  • shortshooter-Al
    shortshooter-Al5 months ago

    A terrific capture Deb.

  • Many thanks Al!

    – byronbackyard

  • Teresa Burnett
    Teresa Burnett5 months ago

    January 2, 2012

  • Many thanks Teresa, very happy making!

    – byronbackyard