Swans

Urban sprawl continues on in central Ohio. More subdivisions, shopping centers and roads are built every day. In the midst of urban life, mother nature continues the cycle of birth. My friend found out about a nesting sight in one of the suburban condo complexes. There is a pond in the complex. A pair of swans has chosen to build a nest. As we can upon the pond off to the side, the female swan was sitting on the nest.

The question arises, how close can you stand without disturbing the nesting swan? I stood atop the berm and proceeded to zoom in on the swan.

 

        

 My friend ventured a little closer.

 

 It became clear that the swan was well aware

of our presence. She turned her head to look at us.

We knew that was as close as she wanted us to

come.

 

 We both wondered where the male swan was hiding. It didn't take us long to find out. Out he came heading for the pond.

 In the water he went and swam towards us. We stood mesmerized looking at this beautiful creature as he swam around. Sleek, streamline, beautiful lines as he glided through the water.

 Once he realized we were no threat, he started to bob under the water to eat. It was interesting to capture a moment when his head popped up with water dripping down from his last tasty morsel of food.

 At one point, he did turn and look at us, but he went back to eating immediately.

 We hope to return after the goslings are born. It will be interesting to see how many eggs hatch.

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