Mute Swans are monogamous and mate for life. However, when one of a pair dies, the other will try to find another mate. A male will then find a younger or older female, but a female will look for a younger male.
Yesterday, I went to Glades Wildlife Refuge at the southern end of New Jersey not very far from the Delaware Bay. On a pond there, a bevy of Mute Swans was foraging for food, each swan separate from the others, except for a couple. Unless I am mistaken, a smaller female and a younger male where going through courtship rituals. Young male swans have a dull gray bill that will become orange in color when they are mature.
OwnShadow said:
It is impossible to imagine that swans don’t enjoy courtship.
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Beautiful captures, Hien! Love their bonding creating the ‘heart’! 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
These two swans spent a long time “talking” to each other. In the end, I had to leave, but they went on with their courtship rituals.
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RV John said:
I really enjoy these shots, beautiful done!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you John!
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seasiangirl said:
Gorgeous birds, lovely photos
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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Otto von Münchow said:
Beautiful photos. You have been able to capture the elegance of the swans so well.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much Otto!
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donna213 said:
Too bad they are bad for the ponds and lakes they inhabit. NYS tried to kill off the Mute Swans. Too aggressive and displaced native waterfowl. They are pretty though.
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neihtn2012 said:
Eradicating Mute Swans is very controversial. I don’t know which side to believe.
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elleturner4 said:
Swans are so lovely as are these photos 😀
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Tiny said:
Wonderful captures of these love birds, Hien!
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Sue Slaght said:
Fascinating and beautiful series.
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quietsolopursuits said:
Sure enough, you caught a couple of teenagers out on a date, I think the male proposed and she accepted!
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Eliza Waters said:
Engaging courtship ritual – well captured!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Eliza!
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katelon said:
How sweet.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Katelon!
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nhi said:
So lovely and Graceful moment. Great capture.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Anh Nhi!
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Sukanya Ramanujan said:
Beautiful!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Sukanya!
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Amy said:
Oh, so beautiful and graceful… Remarkable captures, Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy!
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Kamila Pala said:
Amazing scenery and beautiful pics! Well done. Bye. Kamila
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Kamila!
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utkarsh7668 said:
Stunned👌👌👌👌
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
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utkarsh7668 said:
U are always awesome man
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blondie63 said:
Beautiful and elegant looking birds
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks for commenting!
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