Good morning! Just in from a pleasant walk as the riverside path is finally dry(ish) land again, and the rain has paused. I think the swan is a bit annoyed that the path is back, although tbf they are perpetually grumpy.
Mute Swans are not native to New York, but they were popular on estates of the wealthy. Some escaped, while others were intentionally released. Today Mute Swans have made their home in parts of New York. Mute Swans out compete other birds including the native Trumpet Swans because of Mute Swan’s larger size, taller necks and aggressive / territorial nature. They also tend to uproot vegetation that they feed on causing further damage to the ecosystem.
Having said that it’s still awe inspiring to see these majestic birds in the wild. They’re not here for any fault of their own. I get excited like a child every time I spotted one at a distance.
This picture is from Blydenburgh County Park, Smithtown (near Hauppauge), NY, Mar 2024
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Vertrauen in die Mitmenschen.
Vertrauen in die Familie.
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(Sorry für das viele Bearbeiten. Der Schwan hat meine Bilder gefressen 😬)
A swan hits a catenary as a train approaches... and survive. The bird was then captured by members of a naturalist association to check its condition: it is safe and sound.