The Mute Swan is reported to mate for life. However, changing of mates does occur infrequently, and swans will remate if their partner dies. If a male loses his mate and pairs with a young female, she joins him on his territory. If he mates with an older female, they go to hers. If a female loses her mate, she remates quickly and usually chooses a younger male.
The black knob at the base of the male Mute Swan’s bill swells during the breeding season and becomes noticeably larger than the female’s. The rest of the year the difference between the sexes is not obvious.
Based on banding records, the oldest known Mute Swan in North America was a male and at least 26 years, 9 months old when he was found in Rhode Island, the same state where he had been banded.
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Cormorant is my spirit bird! Thanks for info on Swans!
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They had a lot of time to practice and have perfected their moves.
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So very beautiful….
Aren’t they though?!?
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Silent, soothing beauty!! … “Cove Island Park, Stamford, CT. 6:18 a.m. this morning. 31° F.”
Beautiful. Did you use a filter, or is this the natural light?
No botox. No Camera Lights. No filters. All Canon and God. Thank you Michael.
If only the world could find such symmetry and peace.
Isn’t that the truth!
All your today’s photos are beautiful!
Thank you!
You captured some morning sweetness & calm..
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Are Swans your Spirit Bird?
Your title, Symmetry -just wondering if you also like Federal Architecture? Federal Architecture is Symmetrical…
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mute_Swan/overview
The Mute Swan is reported to mate for life. However, changing of mates does occur infrequently, and swans will remate if their partner dies. If a male loses his mate and pairs with a young female, she joins him on his territory. If he mates with an older female, they go to hers. If a female loses her mate, she remates quickly and usually chooses a younger male.
The black knob at the base of the male Mute Swan’s bill swells during the breeding season and becomes noticeably larger than the female’s. The rest of the year the difference between the sexes is not obvious.
Based on banding records, the oldest known Mute Swan in North America was a male and at least 26 years, 9 months old when he was found in Rhode Island, the same state where he had been banded.
Cormorant is my spirit bird! Thanks for info on Swans!
They had a lot of time to practice and have perfected their moves.
That they have. And they’ve nailed it.
Such beautiful friends you’ve made!
I know!
Perfect 👏🤗
They are that Karen. Thanks.
Cue music … “love is in the air …. “
Ha. Yes!