Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)
July 5, 2008
Sometimes bird watching is really easy. No heavy boots, no mosquito spray or cans of cold ravioli. Just a beautiful day at a lakeside café. Even my subjects were most cooperative this time.
A family of mute swans paddled by in a summer-lazy fashion as I was having my second extra-foamy cappuccino. The five cygnets were very bold and enjoyed their greens right in front of my lens, intently watched by their mother. They were all keeping one leg out of the water by leisurely resting it on their downy backs, which made me feel even more relaxed in my lounging chair.
What a great day
