Act 5: The triumph was short-lived. The watching adult charged forward, chasing the victor across the pond in another flurry of power until satisfied the job was done. Another fierce arc-pose, truly impressive! Then, it flew to rejoin its mate for yet another stirring celebration, with honking, stretching, head bobbing, and self-congratulations.
I hated to leave this exciting drama. I suspect the subsequent scenes repeated with variations until every Swan was exhausted. When I returned a few hours later, all was peaceful; the Swans fed quietly in the rear of the pond as if nothing had happened.
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report Reporter
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report Reporter
PS: the next day, I saw FOUR cygnets!
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