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Tayport Harbour, Mute Swan Progress. Pt 2

Posted 15-04-11 at 07:21 AM by Plainsailing
Updated 24-08-11 at 09:03 AM by Plainsailing (Added Content......)

Just found that it is only possible to attach 5 photos to one blog, I dont want to delete the other photos so started another blog.

Thursday 14 April

Went for the usual walk around Tayport, armed with bread and water for the nesting swan at the harbour, this time we have a bottle of water to top up the drinking container.
Once at the harbour we notice that both parents are at the nest, pen and cob. (Photo 1)
Both swans have been well fed and there is plenty...
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Tayport Harbour, Mute Swan Progress. Pt 1

Posted 11-04-11 at 05:04 AM by Plainsailing
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I haved lived inTayport for over 8 years and for the last 4 years I have noticed a pair of swans nesting next to the harbour.
The nest site has always been on a small scrap of grass between houses, flats and a very busy public path, well used with walkers with dogs.
You can see how close the nest site is to houses in some of the photos attached.

2009

She gave birth to six signets and like any proud mum she wanted to show off her...
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The cold

Posted 14-03-11 at 09:29 AM by Plainsailing

Finally made it back, 3 weeks of kicking sand in the desert.
Will someone come and kick my ass and get me out of the front door.
Its so cold, wet and grey outside.
The camera is packed, the car has fuel, just need to wrap up and brave it.
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