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The Swan Whisperer

The Swan Whisperer
Taken at Emsworth Harbour, Hampshire. This is Gordon who feeds the swans twice a day...........he's been doing it for many years and they seem to love him. He's fully authorised to do this by the council and wears a uniform jacket with the words Swan Welfare Volunteer.

Eunice Perkins, Annemarie, Ronald Losure, TOZ and 9 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
These are always very interesting moments for adults and children
The pigeon knows it's not his turn..
Well shown, Keith
5 days ago. Edited 5 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to J.Garcia club
They always attract a crowd of on-lookers at feeding time and yes, the gulls don't stand a chance!

Glad you like this one Judite.........many thanks.
4 days ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Die kleine Möwe hinten getraut sich nicht in die Nähe,hahahaha,das schaut auch sehr vertraut aus lieber Keith,das glaube ich,dass sich die Schwäne an ihn gewöhnt haben,da zeigst du wieder eine tolle Geschichte mit einer sehr schönen Momentaufnahme,schön,dass du dich mit in vertraut hast :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
5 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Günter Klaus club
You're quite right Güni...........the gull doesn't stand a chance of getting any food :-)))

Apparently, this man has been feeding the swans twice a day for many years and the swans all seem to love him, even the youngsters. It's lovely to watch how they interact with him.

Glad you like the photo my friend...........and thanks for your nice comments.

Have a lovely evening........best wishes, Keith.
4 days ago.
 Mikus
Mikus club
His love of birds, but presumably also the twice-daily meal, allows him to forge a close bond with the swans. Very interesting and beautifully shown, Keith.
5 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Mikus club
Indeed. Apparently he's been feeding them for many years and they all seem to love him, even the youngsters.

Glad you like the photo and story Mikus............many thanks.
4 days ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
There's a lot of trust between the swans and Gordon. He must be a very contented individual to have this lifestyle.
5 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Amelia club
Apparently, he's been feeding the swans for many years Amelia. It's quite amazing to watch how he interacts with them. I suspect he prefers them to people :-))
4 days ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
hahahaha keith goede titel
5 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
Thank you very much Fred.
4 days ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
Few things are more satisfying than the interaction between humans and animals. I feel sorry for the seagull watching the scene...well, there's always a nearby dunghill to feed on.
By the way, the swans should know that feeding time is an hour earlier with the time change.
4 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro club
It's really fascinating to watch how he interacts with the swans Anton and apparently he's being doing it for years.

You're right about the gull...........it doesn't stand a chance of getting fed!

I hope they worked out the clock's changing, otherwise they'll have been waiting for breakfast for a white. :-))
4 days ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Lovely bird image Keith.
4 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Glad you think so Jaap..........many thanks.
4 days ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
A most wonderful passion!
4 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Stephan Fey club
Indeed. Apparently he's been feeding them for many years!
4 days ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Feeds them with appropriate food I presume, they know him because these birds can be very agressive !
4 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Xata club
I'm pretty sure that they get fed specialised swan pellets Isabel, at least that's what it looks like. I've also seen him feeding them garden peas and lettuce, which is also good for them. Definitely NO bread..!!

He's been feeding them for many years apparently and they all seem quite happy to interact with him, even the ones with cygnets.
4 days ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Exceptional capture!
4 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you kind sir.
3 days ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
A great job for Gordon Keith very nice .
Best TOZ
4 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to TOZ club
Cheers TOZ...........glad you think so!
3 days ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
Such beautiful birds!
3 days ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Eunice Perkins club
They are indeed Eunice.............many thanks.
3 days ago.
 Krivy
Krivy club
Ach, schau mal da her eine besondere Schwanenmutter...:-))
8 hours ago.
 Jean Paul Capdeville
Jean Paul Capdeville club
Quelle belle photo et quelle majesté ces cygnes. (sont-ils toujours la propriété du Roi d'Angleterre ?) Ce Gordon a un bien sympathique job.La mouette à l'arrière plan semble bouder. On peut la comprendre.
8 hours ago.

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