Officials record and examine cygnets and swans during the annual census of the Queen’s swans, known as ‘Swan Upping,’ along the River Thames near Chertsey, Britain. (Toby Melville, Reuters, wsj.com July 16, 2018)
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Awwwwww…..
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Given the testy nature of swans, don’t think I’d be turning my back. But…it’s Friday, so nothing can hurt us, right?!
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I’m guessing getting a sharp peck in the back is preferable to getting it in the front?
And yes, we’re untouchable on TGIF!
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Ha! You’ve got a point, pal! Have a great day…
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You too Lori…
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so funny
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Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
Quite the visual!! LOL … <>
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…grateful that I have a different cygnet visual–recently a friend took me to the Royal Ballet film of Swan Lake…wonderful to see these swans up close and from all angles (also behind the scenes)…here’s to beauty in our lives!
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Swan Lake. Ahhhhh…nice.
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photo quite funny
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That picture is definitely one that the Friday Fictioneers would have a field day with!
Happy Friday, David. Have a marvellous weekend.
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Smile. Fictioneers would Feast! Have a good weekend Dale.
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Thanks!
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I guess that’s the only time to turn your back on a hasty swan .. 😜
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Exactly! Have a great weekend!
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