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All aboard! Mother swan takes babies under her wing for trip across the pond (cute photos)
Daily News UK ^ | 8-3-09

Posted on 08/03/2009 5:24:46 PM PDT by rawhide

This doting mother swan has really taken her babies under her wing.

Six tiny cygnets could be seen peeking from beneath her feathers as she floated on the pond at the Bicton Park Botanical Gardens in Devon. The swan, who had been swimming with her brood behind was forced to play piggyback after the young birds became tired.

Amazed visitors watched as the swan spread her wings to allow the cygnets aboard, before before tucking them back protectively to stop them falling off.

She then continued on her way across the pond, occasionally turning her head around to check on her precious cargo.

Visitor Richard Meston. 32, captured the incredible scene on camera.

He told how he watched one young birds attempt to climb aboard while swimming. 'The cygnets had been splashing around in the water, playing and swimming around their mum,' he said.

'They looked like they were starting to get tired and one by one started to scramble up on their mum's back.

'She didn't mind at all and even gave them a nudge up.

'After they got settled in, she covered them with her wings protectively like a cushion and went on her way.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Outdoors; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: cygnets; makewayforducks; mother; swan
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To: rawhide

lazy azz kids...


21 posted on 08/03/2009 5:40:24 PM PDT by steveo
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To: AprilfromTexas

I like that verse very much! Thank you!


22 posted on 08/03/2009 5:40:50 PM PDT by rawhide
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To: Dumpster Baby

That is a neat photo!


23 posted on 08/03/2009 5:41:27 PM PDT by rawhide
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To: BunnySlippers
Uhm, no. This is getting to high on the cute meter. I need to ugly things up a little I think...


24 posted on 08/03/2009 5:58:05 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: rawhide

25 posted on 08/03/2009 6:03:07 PM PDT by Roscoe Karns
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To: My hearts in London - Everett
but swans, even though they can be feisty, are my second favorite!

Yes, mine to, the only problem is I can't eat a whole one by myself :-),,, but they are tasty.

26 posted on 08/03/2009 6:03:19 PM PDT by MrPiper
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To: rawhide

Awwwwwwwww! Great post at the end of the day. I’d rather see this stuff than politics any time..........Unfortunatly I’m a FReeper......LOL!


27 posted on 08/03/2009 6:10:01 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Who's your Long Legged MacDaddy?)
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To: Roscoe Karns; Eaker

LOL - great picture.


28 posted on 08/03/2009 6:16:48 PM PDT by TheMom (I'm gonna be a grandma! Kaiden Thomas is due to arrive 09/09/09.)
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To: Roscoe Karns

Great!

Too funny!


29 posted on 08/03/2009 6:21:22 PM PDT by Eaker (The Two Loudest Sounds in the World.....Bang When it should have been Click and the Reverse.)
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To: rawhide

Thank you so much! It is threads like this that drew me to FR in the first place!


30 posted on 08/03/2009 6:25:15 PM PDT by tajgirvan ( Please Pray for our American Heroes! The Troops Need Our Prayers! Thank you.)
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To: Mama_Bear; snugs; LUV W; Kitty Mittens

Awww!Pretty pics,ping!


31 posted on 08/03/2009 6:25:37 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

PING!


32 posted on 08/04/2009 4:57:18 AM PDT by poobear
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To: BunnySlippers

I don’t recognize it. What kind of swan is that?


33 posted on 08/04/2009 5:02:10 AM PDT by InvisibleChurch (nothing is normal anymore)
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To: InvisibleChurch

A Puppy Swan ...


34 posted on 08/04/2009 6:24:14 AM PDT by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: Kirkwood
This photo pretty much sums up what's happening to America right now.


35 posted on 08/04/2009 6:49:14 AM PDT by Reeses (Leftism is powered by the evil force of envy.)
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To: BunnySlippers
Sometimes I asked the dumbest questions.

Thanks!

36 posted on 08/04/2009 8:56:00 AM PDT by InvisibleChurch (nothing is normal anymore)
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To: BunnySlippers

What a beautiful puppy


37 posted on 08/07/2009 4:51:44 PM PDT by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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To: rawhide

Beautiful swan, reminds me of a visit to Sheffield and feeding swans with popcorn.


38 posted on 08/07/2009 4:52:26 PM PDT by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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To: Majie Purple

Thanks for the ping


39 posted on 08/07/2009 4:53:36 PM PDT by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))
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To: snugs

You’re welcome thanks for replying! :)


40 posted on 08/08/2009 6:38:13 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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