cygnets are 50 days old

I had to see how the swans are doing. It's been 3 weeks since last time and I'm amazed how large they look now. The parents are still protecting them and remained calm when I was around until I took one step too many, then the male came towards me. No problem I don't want to be bashed by his wing again, I moved.
This time the babies are eating the pond life and are spending time bottoms up finding it. cygnets grow up

and a few flickr shots FEB 26

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. John muir