Ecobird's photos with the keyword: Swan

The Gatehouse, walls and moat at the Bishops's Palace in Wells, Somerset. The Bishop's Palace has been the residence of the Bishop of Bath and Wells since the early 13th Century. Construction of the Palace commenced in 1210 but the gatehouse, walls and moat were added in the 14th Century. The drawbridge dating from 1341. has a working drawbridge. It has been a tradition that the resident swans ring a bell at the gatehouse to be fed! The Bishop's Palace has been used as a film location for scenes from Hot Fuzz, The Huntsman and the White Princess amongst other films and programmes and became the french prison in Poldark. It was a lovely day and quite peaceful here. I liked the shadows across the walls.

Sunset over Noah's Lake, Shapwick Heath, Somerset. Best viewed large I think. I have added 'At the End of the Day' by Noah Garner as a link www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vDxuh2OAUI and 'Anyway' by Neil Kahan www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt4hYyJplVs

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

The goose has strayed a little too close to the Swan's cygnets and the chase went on for some distance before the goose escaped or the swan gave up (RSPB Udale Bay). Sony SLT-A65V & Sony 70/30 Lens. Link is Dark Dark Dark and 'Wild Goose Chase' www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU-nKvs-i_Q For the less serious of us I have added a second, very tenuous link. It is the chase music from the Benny Hill Show www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9I4nZx8UCs