The Swan Whisperer

These are always very interesting moments for adults and children
The pigeon knows it's not his turn..
Well shown, Keith

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.

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 :))

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.

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.

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.

There's a lot of trust between the swans and Gordon. He must be a very contented individual to have this lifestyle.

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 :-))

hahahaha keith goede titel

Thank you very much Fred.

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.

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. :-))

Lovely bird image Keith.

Glad you think so Jaap..........many thanks.

A most wonderful passion!

Indeed. Apparently he's been feeding them for many years!

Feeds them with appropriate food I presume, they know him because these birds can be very agressive !

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.

Exceptional capture!

Thank you kind sir.

A great job for Gordon Keith very nice .
Best TOZ

Cheers TOZ...........glad you think so!

Such beautiful birds!

They are indeed Eunice.............many thanks.

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.

Technically, it is true that the Monarchy can claim ownership of all mute swans found in open waters in the UK, not all swans. Nowadays, in real life, this prerogative only applies to mute swans on certain parts of the River Thames.

All swans are a protected species in the UK.

The seagull is only sulking because it isn't getting fed :-)))

Die Möwe mag ihn auch.
Schöne Szene!