10C again this morning and raining. We took our umbrellas and stayed reasonably dry. If we hadn't walked we would have missed seeing swans on the lake. Did you know that a group of swans is sometimes called a bevy? We only spotted 6 so I doubt it would be a bevy. A flying group of swans is often called a wedge of swans, referring to the wedge-like formation they form when flying.
Swans have phenomenal stamina and can fly thousands of kilometres without stopping for a break.
Their wings are formidably strong and it has been claimed that the flap of their wings can break a man's arm. This is a myth but one thing is known for sure...they don't back off from a confrontation.
Pretty flowers for the table.
Thanks for visiting, GM
light rain/drizzle here and 56 degrees F. On Friday, when we do our grocery shopping, I will buy my first bunch of flowers for the year. It will be a while before I have much to pick from our garden. Snowdrops and primroses don't make good bouquets
ReplyDeleteThey are such beautiful birds, but can be very vicious, I believe.
ReplyDeleteI like to see swans flying it is very impressive. Nice bunch of flowers! I must buy one this week. Happy February !
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the flying swans. I've never seen that in person. I can't even remember the last time I saw a swan!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, what you say about the swans! You found impressive pictures from the internet! The flowers on your table are a good HALLO to February! Have a wonderful blessed time in the new month!
ReplyDeleteSeveral locations in Wyoming regularly had 'bevies' of swans. I was astonished to see them there. Wyoming is land-locked and dry, but a few lakes attract both swans and pelicans.
ReplyDeleteYour swans are beautiful and so are your flowers! Goodbye January....finally. :)
ReplyDeleteThe trumpeter swans are so beautiful to watch fly over. Flowers are such a welcome sight in winter, although these temperatures don't feel very wintry. What varied weather we've had this month.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you got to see the swans on your walk! Thank you for sharing the information about them. They were all things that I didn't know about swans. Your flowers are beautiful...especially those white roses!
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