The breeding pair of Mute Swans at the larger of the two ponds at Spring Ridge in Missing, PA had two Cygnets (baby swans) this season. Last season Louis (the Mother) had two eggs but only one of them hatched. This year she laid two eggs and both were successful. Mom kept the two Cygnets close to her on the opposite side of the pond while Peter (the Father) kept a careful eye on me, swimming back and forth right in front of me making sure I was no threat to his Wife and kids. After two hours of waiting, Louis finally convinced the kids it was time for a swim and I was able to get some descent shots of them.
Things were getting a little windy and it was beginning to rain off and on. I’ll have to go back later this week and see if I can get some better reflections on calmer water.
For more information about Mute Swans, visit this page at the Cornell Lab Of Ornithology.
