Birdies

[Mike Parr]

Not even sure what these are

[Stephen]

Re: Birdies

Not even sure what these are

Err looks like a Swan and a Duck

[Jocelyn Walker]

Re: Birdies

Considering some UK weather 'fowl' recently, some may say weather for ducks even.....so probably apt! Maybe more of a catchlight in the eye would have helped!

[Pol]

Re: Birdies

Not even sure what these are

I think the first two shots are of a Mute Swan (not sure which sex) and the duck looks like a female Mallard.

I rather like that shot of the duck too.

Pol

[Blithe]

Re: Birdies

I like the duck waddling out of the screen ... looks a bit duck-toed too.

[coupekid]

Re: Birdies

I think the first two shots are of a Mute Swan (not sure which sex) Pol

A bit of trivia for you....

Mute Swan is one of the only animals whose name is a contradiction!

Swan...is derived from 'sound' (because of the noise is makes during flight)
Mute, obviously means 'lack of sound'

Another peice of useless information from Ben!

[Pops]

Re: Birdies

The duck looks very interested in something, in fact he looks rather amused.

[Ian]

Re: Birdies

A bit of trivia for you....

Mute Swan is one of the only animals whose name is a contradiction!

Swan...is derived from 'sound' (because of the noise is makes during flight)
Mute, obviously means 'lack of sound'

Another peice of useless information from Ben!

Never say 'fire' an arrow - the correct word is 'shoot' (derived from the sound the arrow makes when released). Firing is all to do with guns

I used to be a keen toxophilist (bronze medallist in the Essex County under-18s)

Ian

[Mike Parr]

Re: Birdies

I took these while sat in my car at lunchtime.........i was surrounded byr duck and swans the dusk was with a partner and they were very friendly............
I wasnt sure what type of swan it was but he did put his head in the car at one point