Saturday, August 23, 2008

Camera Critters # 20



Swans are such beautiful birds. We have many on the lakes in Cape May Point, NJ. One day while visiting Lily Lake I saw at least two dozen on the water.


I took a few pictures, though I could never capture all of them at once.


On another day I saw five. This is unusual, since they are usually in pairs. Perhaps one had lost a mate. First I saw them swimming together. Later I spotted them at rest.






































And I just have to add this one even though I've posted it before - on Mothers' Day I think.















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40 comments:

  1. Ramblings of a Villas GirlAugust 23, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    Hi! Swans are beautiful creatures. Everytime I go, I enjoy seeing them on the lakes. The babies are adorable. Lisa

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  2. IndraniAugust 23, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    These shots are all so wonderful, I wish I could see them free like this.

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  3. WebradioAugust 23, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    Hello !

    Ils sont TRES jolis les cygnes...

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  4. ratmammyAugust 23, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    I love swans too! great photos!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 23, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    Swans really beautiful and graceful birds. You have some great shots here. I LOVE the babies!

    My critter is here

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  6. storytellerAugust 23, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    Ah … what a wonderful series of ‘swan’ photos … I enjoyed them all very much. I’ve shared my CC at Small Reflections today.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  7. CarlettaAugust 23, 2008 at 2:11 PM

    These are really good. I especially like the third one and the one with babies!
    Nice post.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 23, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    These are beautiful shots of swans. I love that last picture resting. Thanks for the comment.

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  9. AppleDebbieAugust 23, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    What a beautiful series of photos. I really love the mama swan and her babies!

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  10. bcmomtooAugust 23, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    There really are a lot of them! They're so pretty.

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  11. Mom Knows EverythingAugust 23, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    Those are beautiful! I love the babies!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 23, 2008 at 3:44 PM

    Awww that last photo is soooo sweet :) Great shots!

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  13. JudyAugust 23, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    Love these pictures. The swans look so graceful and the pictures are so serene looking. I like just staring at the pictures!

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  14. me ann my cameraAugust 23, 2008 at 3:55 PM

    These are beautiful birds. I find it hard to realize that in some ares this beautiful creatures are plentiful. They are not native in my region so I am amazed each time someone posts a grouping of them. Lucky you, I might even trade my Monarch Cocoon for a Swan sighting :-)

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  15. DarylAugust 23, 2008 at 3:55 PM

    Great shots .. that is odd about the uneven # .. swans mate for life so you could be right that one lost its mate ..

    :-Daryl

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  16. AnonymousAugust 23, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    Very beautiful pictures of the swans! They are such graceful creatures.

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  17. Rambling WoodsAugust 23, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    Love the swans..There aren't any around here that I know of...

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  18. KellyAugust 23, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    Bobbie:

    The swans are just gorgeous! They are so graceful and serene! They give me such a peaceful feeling just looking at them. You have so many of them, I can't get over it!

    Also, isn't it funny about men and their showing affection to animals. I loved your comment about your son-in-law and men in general and how they hate to let anyone see them showing love or affection or any kind of emotions for animals(in our case cats)! Men are a funny breed in themselves!!! (lol)...

    Have a great rest of the weekend!! Beautiful photos and post as usual!!!!

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  19. KellyAugust 23, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    Me again, :) sorry, referred to your son as your son-in-law...my mistake....sorry!!

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  20. CaroleAugust 23, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    Oh, these are so pretty!

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  21. kenjuAugust 23, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    I could watch swans all day long! They are so serene and graceful. In Maui, I saw black swans in a lagoon. They are wonderful, too.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 23, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    What a nice place to go for a walk or hang out! For me, two of the two most calming things on the planet are looking at swans on the water and images of Buddha.

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  23. i beatiAugust 23, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    Look at the baies I have wonderful memories of this area sandy

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  24. MicheleAugust 23, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    Hi Bobbie.
    Such elegant and graceful birds and you have taken such amazing photographs. It's not something I see too often here in the mountains. Sometimes I will see the odd one float down from the sky and land on the lakes but I have to be quick as they don't stay long...

    Thank you for your kind comment on my blog... I can't tell you how much I really appreciated. It really made my day.
    ~Michele~
    Mountain Retreat

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  25. KGAugust 23, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    Aww ... I especially love that mommy photo at the end. What is it about white birds that makes them so appealing? Egrets or anything else large and white just seems particularly beautiful.

    Anyway, great photos!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 24, 2008 at 6:11 AM

    Swans were the first birds I got close to. Wonderfu aren't they. Great pics.

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  27. ShoshanaAugust 24, 2008 at 8:49 AM

    Wow! These are beautiful!

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  28. DickAugust 24, 2008 at 9:14 AM

    I've never seen so many Swans together, nice pictures.

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  29. WebradioAugust 24, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    Hello !

    Jolis oiseaux...

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  30. NormAugust 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    wow! beautiful swans, I love the views very peaceful and clean..

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  31. ForgetfuloneAugust 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    They are so peaceful. I like the second picture best. Would make a great screensaver. Thanks for visiting me.

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  32. Misty DawnSAugust 24, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    I love swans! They are so beautiful, graceful, and majestic!

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  33. pink dogwoodAugust 24, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    just love your pictures :)

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  34. GretchenAugust 24, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    Beautiful birds!

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  35. DianneAugust 24, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    they look so graceful, even at rest

    love Mama swan and the swanettes :)

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  36. ShellyAugust 24, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    I've been crazy for swans ever since I was a little kid...you posted some really great shots.

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  37. Amila SalgadoAugust 24, 2008 at 11:46 PM

    We have no Swans in this country but they have been mentioned in early literature.

    That mother looks very busy.

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  38. Bear NakedAugust 25, 2008 at 12:50 AM

    I love swans because they bring back many happy childhood memories for me.
    Every summer when I was young I visited my grandmother for a month.
    The park that was near her house had many swans and every day we would walk over together and feed them.

    Please come and visit my blog on Monday because I have something special for you.
    I also posted a linky to your blog on mine.

    Bear((( )))

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  39. CathyAugust 26, 2008 at 5:36 AM

    Look at the babies.. how sweet. Great pics

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  40. Flying SoloAugust 26, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    Sweet and cute :)

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