London photo of the day: smile, swan

by MaryAnn Johanson

Sat, Mar 16, 2013

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smile swan
Uncooperative subject. (At Hampton Court Palace.)

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Captain_Swing666

Sat, Mar 16, 2013 10:09am

Swans are naturally miserable buggers. Personally, I’d not get that close. I have had to scare off a swan that was running to attack my youngest son. An interesting moment……

MaryAnn Johanson

reply to Captain_Swing666

Sat, Mar 16, 2013 12:01pm

Actually, this swan came right over when my brother (that’s him in the photo) bent down to try for a photo. The bird probably thought it was gonna get fed. It only swam away when no food was forthcoming.

Isobel_A

reply to Captain_Swing666

Sun, Mar 17, 2013 10:23am

Yeah, swans and geese are surprisingly strong. There’s enough strength in a wing buffet to break an adult’s arm, or a child’s leg. Although maybe not surprising, given the distances they fly – have to be strong!