Mute swan courtship preening on canal near Splatt Bridge, Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire, UK
The courtship of #MuteSwans is long and elaborate, involving dipping necks in the water and vigorously preening - not just #bathingtogether but but cementing their lifelong relationship. On this occasion, the courting couple were in the company of a third swan who seemed to do a bit of hopeful preening too, but was given short shrift by the pair. There was a brief attempt at mating, but evidently she wasn't yet in the mood so the dance continued - not #SwanLake this time but Swan Canal - along from the wonderfully named Splatt Bridge near Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire.
For more details on the natural history of Mute Swans, with beautiful photographs, see https://www.swanlife.com/swans-mating-ritual
Видео Mute swan courtship preening on canal near Splatt Bridge, Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire, UK канала Ian Redmond
For more details on the natural history of Mute Swans, with beautiful photographs, see https://www.swanlife.com/swans-mating-ritual
Видео Mute swan courtship preening on canal near Splatt Bridge, Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire, UK канала Ian Redmond
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