Tag Archives: Mute Swans

Beauty and grace still exist in our sometimes-upside-down world.

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Linda Schaub

Ever since I was a little nipper, I have been fascinated by swans.  Was I captivated by their majestic beauty in the images found in my fairy tale books?  Or was it because when we still lived in Toronto, my … Continue reading →

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Mom -n- Dad and their munchkins. #Wordless Wednesday #How many Mute Swan cygnets do YOU see?

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Linda Schaub

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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What’s that bright yellow orb in the sky?

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Linda Schaub

Last Summer’s predictions for a mild and fairly dry Winter, thanks to an impending El Niño, filled my heart with joy. I have never been a fan of Winter and this mindset was long before I began my walking regimen … Continue reading →

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Mute Swan (M011) Update.

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Like many of you, I was interested in learning more about this banded Mute Swan M011, the subject of yesterday’s blog post. It was the first banded wild bird I’ve ever seen – talk about being at the right place … Continue reading →

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Mingling with Mute Swans at Council Point Park.

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Last Sunday I had big plans … not fun plans, but I had dawdled long enough in compiling the tax paperwork, so it was time to hunker down and get ‘er done.  So, I would walk to the Park, do … Continue reading →

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How to wrangle a fish.

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Linda Schaub

Eight years ago today I discovered Council Point Park. In a prior post recognizing this date, I called it “serendipity” since what is amazing to me is this venue, established in 1994, is merely a mile from my home. This … Continue reading →

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Swanee River.

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Linda Schaub

On this early March morning when I took photos of these Mute Swans, little did I know it would be the last time I gathered with a crowd for a while. So, would I have savored that trip a little … Continue reading →

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