The Waiting Game

Swan on the nest at Steart Marshes, Somerset

I havea added the song ''Sitting, Waiting, Wishing' by Jack Johnson as a link

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhTvifGShw4

Below swan in hiding on her nest.

I have added the Beatles and 'You 've Got to Hide your Love Away'

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8nLraecPRY

Günter Klaus, Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿, RHH, Holger Hagen and 61 other people have particularly liked this photo

65 comments - The latest ones

Ecobird ^club

4 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Two lovely captures I especially like the swan hiding in the reeds and the detail in the main image, Nice work.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you very much Roger. She didn't seem too phased by us - maybe she thought we couldn't see her!

4 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Naturellement belles et admirablement rendues dans leur environnement.
Prenez bien soin de vous et faites attention...!
Bonne et agréable semaine.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Thank you very much Malik. Really appreciated. It was a real treat to see the swan on her nest.
Stay safe and well.

4 years ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Superbe photo. Nicole.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Thank you very much Nicole. The swan peeking between the rushes amused me! Have a good day and keep safe.

4 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Awesome pair! Stay well!

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4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you William. It was a treat to see them. Stay safe and well.

4 years ago.

Helena Ferreira

Marvelous!!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Helena Ferreira

Thank you very much Helena. It was such a treat to see the swan on the nest . Have a good week and stay safe and well.

4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.

Pam J ^club

SHE IS A BEAUTY

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you very much Pam. She is a beauty and it was really good to see her on the nest. I hope we wll be able to get back there to see the little ones once the lockdown is over.
I hope you are doing well. Have a good week

4 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

Oh what wonderful images, Carol.

I really like the song by Jack Johnson too. Very nice. And you know I love The Beatles! :)

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Thank you very much Karen. I tried not to get too close as I didn't want to disturb her but it was so cool to see her on the nest. I am pleased you liked the music - although I knew you would like the Beatles! Have a good week

4 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

That must have been such a treat to see. :)

4 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

Lovely photos, you managed to get the sharpness just right on the swan in spite of all the rushes!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thank you very much Gudrun. The light helped and this was a first for me, - I have never seem a nesting swan before. It was really cool! Have a good week

4 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

Gorgeous....her own species of lock-in. Love the photos Carol.
Please keep safe and well

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Thank you very much Diana. At least she will keep busy!! Lol! It is the irst time I have seen a nesting swan so I was over the moon! (Probably just as quiet up there as it is here though!!)
Take care and be safe.

4 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful bird image; well spotted and taken Carol.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap. It gave me a buzz seeing the swan on the nest.

4 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Très joli, peut-être une future Maman qui cherche un endroit pour couver !+++++++++++
Bonne journée Carol en sécurité surtout.

4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Thank you very much Jocelyne. It was such a thrill to see her on the nest. Whe the threat from the virus has gone I hope we will be able to go back and see the babies. Stay safe and well and have a good week.

4 years ago.

Jeff Farley

Excellent shots Carol . Thank you for posting to FFF.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jeff Farley

Thank you very much Jeff. I haven't seen a swan sitting on a nest before so I was delighted. Have a good week and stay safe and well.

4 years ago.

Colin Ashcroft ^club

What a Beautiful Swan

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Colin Ashcroft ^club

Thank you very much Colin. Really appreciated. Take care.

4 years ago.

* ઇઉ * ^club

Great shots of a wonderful moment, Carol!
Take care and stay well!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to * ઇઉ * ^club

Thank you very much * ઇઉ * . It was a thrill for me. Stay safe and well.

4 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

Oh what a beautiful sight Carol. You did very well to get a clear shot of the swans face!
Their nests are huge aren't they! Must work very hard to get them ready.
Take care and have a good day.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Thank you very much Rosa. I must admit to being thrilled, - it was a first for me. Yes the nests are huge, I think both swans help to build the nest, but it must still take some time to construct.
Take care and have a good day, - and I hope Rodney is behaving himself!

4 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Yes. How beautiful!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you very much Annemarie. Really appreciated. They always look so elegant I think.
Stays safe.

4 years ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

beautiful!

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Thank you vey much Boarischa. Really appreciated

4 years ago.

photosofghosts ^club

Lovely image very well captured.
Stay safe You, too !
Fabio

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to photosofghosts ^club

Thank you very much Fabio. Really appreciated

4 years ago.

Kawasirius ^club

Belle capture de cet admirable oiseau ! La deuxième vue est tout aussi belle, voir ce cygne qui semble se cacher derrière la végétation ! Excellent, Carol !
Je vous souhaite de passer une bonne journée !

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Kawasirius ^club

Thank you very much Henri. Really appreciated. I really hope that we will be able to return to see her babies. Enjoy the rest of your week. Take care.

4 years ago.

Schussentäler ^club

a beautiful shot

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Schussentäler ^club

Many thanks Reinhard. Really appreciated

4 years ago.

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* ^club

belle prise Carole !******bonne journée ! bisous et merci♫

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* ^club

Thank you very much Valeriane. Friendship and hugs. Take care.

4 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Lovely capture, well done. Have a great evening

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thank you very much June. Really appreciated. Take care and hav e agood evening

4 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Juist de Enige echte ....Carol

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thank you very much Fred. Really appreciated. 'Dad' wasn't too far away - he was just feeding. Take care and have a good evening

4 years ago.

natur' ELLE ^club

superbe cygne dans sa nature ...... !!!
j'♥ beaucoup
bonne fin de semaine Carol !

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to natur' ELLE ^club

Thank you very much Annick. I am pleased you liked her. It was the first time I had seen a swan on her nest and I was quite excited! Enjoy the rest of your week and take care

4 years ago.

ColRam

Excellente Prise
Bonne soirée

4 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Carol

A very nice picture, and a subject which is always nice to see!

On my walk today I saw our village swan on its nest too! Photo may follow eventually!

Best Wishes, a happy Easter, and stay safe!!
Peter

4 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Great addition Carol
Thank you for posting in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/magicalsunlight

4 years ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Wunderschön im Schilf, Carol.

Freundliche Grüße, angenehme Ostertage, bleib gesund.
Erich

4 years ago.

ColRam

Merci pour le groupe
Merci pour l'ajout au groupe
www.ipernity.com/group/magicalsunlight

4 years ago.

Cheryl Kelly (cher12… ^club

Wonderful capture! Hope you are doing well.

4 years ago.

Kama 56

superbe

4 years ago.

Susanne Hoy

Great shot! The swan is hiding in the reeds. He is suspicious what the photographer is doing.

4 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann

A beautiful image. Well captured in the surrounding!
Stay safe and healthy, Carol!

4 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Wonderful capture of this Mute Swan. Well done Carol Regards Tess

4 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Returning to say Congratulations in Explore. Well deserved for this image.

4 years ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

Très beau sujet

4 years ago.

RHH ^club

Beautiful bird and photo. They've naturalized across much of North America.

4 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

What a great capture ! ****.
They are so elegant ....
Wish you a nice Sunday evening and an excellent new week ahead, dear Carol.

4 years ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Du hast diesen Schwan sehr schön entdeckt und festgehalten liebe Carol,sie sind echt sehr schöne Tiere :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

22 months ago.

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