Also saw hundreds of eider ducks around the mouth of the River Esk and over 100 lapwings at Musselburgh Lagoons. They were all too far away to be photographed so instead I just enjoyed the moment! I've not seen that many lapwings for ages, they've really declined recently and it was wonderful to see so many of them!
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It is such homely stage they go through. I could hear their feet slapping the tarmac as I read that. I do love their feet.
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Not ugly, adorable!
ReplyDeleteHans C has a lot to answer as cygnets are gawky but never ugly. Nice description of their feet on tarmac.
ReplyDeleteI understand the basis of "The Ugly Duckling" story now. (I ordered "Sacred Elephant" on Amazon.)
ReplyDeleteoh...but they are cute!!! LOL...
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Bshell
All teenagers go through that stage :-)
ReplyDeleteGood news about the lapwings. I haven`t seen a flock so big for years. We mostly have the odd pair nesting in marshy land around the New Forest.
they're adorable and appear to own the surroundings... so glad you were able to see so many lapwings and enjoy the moment. have a great night~
ReplyDeleteDon't we all have that awkward stage :)
ReplyDeleteThey do go through an ugly stage as the down starts to drop out and be replaced with feathers - but still gorgeous - lovely photos CGP :)
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ReplyDeleteAs I thank you ance more for your tender words. Love Bshell
Awkward? Yes. Obviously in transition? Yes! But still cute, and appealing. I have two young blue jays who finally have shown up at my feeder, and if you think your cygnets are ugly - my goodness! There's nothing like a scrawny-necked, half-feathered bluejay to make a person laugh!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize you have an Etsy shop. I'll keep an eye on it now! I have a list of UK crafters, artists and knitters I sometimes buy from - not for myself, but for gifts for friends "across the pond". It's ever so much more convenient!
you can call them ugly..but still they are cute!
ReplyDeletenice shots showing reality.:)
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty swans and youngins. I think they are cute. I would be thrilled to see all the lapwings. Great sighting and photos.
ReplyDeleteBabies of all species are so cute in their awkwardness. It seems people in all cultures are drawn to them. TV news programs in Japan looove to show images of ducklings or other baby birds following their mothers. It's standard fare every spring.
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ReplyDeleteLove your photos and yes, they do go through an awkward stage before they turn into a graceful swan
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Carolyn
Fun shots. I have a weakness for ugly ducklings. They are gawky and cute at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI was away for a few days last week and am just catching up ... what extraordinary fluffy cygnets! Pleased you saw the Lapwings too ...
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