As it is the first of the month the City Daily Photo Community selects a theme for the photo. Today is decay in beauty. See here how others have interpreted the theme.
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Theme Day- Beauty in Decay
As it is the first of the month the City Daily Photo Community selects a theme for the photo. Today is decay in beauty. See here how others have interpreted the theme.
Good theme day post.
ReplyDeleteFabulous post for theme day and sorry not sure how long...
ReplyDeleteNature's beauty.
ReplyDeleteI am a lover of swans, as you know. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful find!! According to a website I found, once all the eggs have been laid (1 every day or two over 2-3 weeks), they are incubated to hatch out in about 42 days!! So I hope this area's safe for the next 6 weeks or so ...
ReplyDeleteHow long do swans sit on their eggs?
ReplyDeleteAfter the nest has been built, which typically takes 2-3 weeks, the egg laying process begins with an egg being laid every 12-24 hours. Once all the eggs have been laid, which can take 2-3 weeks, they will all be incubated (ie sat on to start the growth process) at the same time with hatching usually 42 days (6 weeks) later.
Is it normal for a swan to sit on her eggs for longer than the normal 6 weeks?
Yes. If she is still sitting on the eggs then she must be able to hear movement within the eggs. It may be that she lost her first clutch of eggs to a predator and has laid a new set - this would explain the extended "sitting" period.
http://www.theswansanctuary.org.uk/faq.php
It isn't the most attractive site for her to raise the babies but, I guess it works.
ReplyDeleteI love your interpretation of the theme, great find!
ReplyDeleteSuch a good illustration of the theme :)
ReplyDeleteYes! same thoughts indeed :) Never knew swans used this much debris actually. I only know them to breed on grass-like nests.
ReplyDeleteI don't know the answer although it looks like this swan spent quite some time building up a nest! Lovely interpretation of the theme and lovely creature.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a thought provoking shot, Mo, somehow.
ReplyDeleteA positive post for the theme! ;-))
ReplyDeleteWith all of the possible places in London, the swan chose this spot?
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't seem like a very natural nesting spot, but I'd bet it's a little safer, protected from above by the pipe, and possibly better insulated. It's also somewhat sheltered on its sides. Great catch!
ReplyDeleteFrom decay comes the renewal of life. Nice representation!
ReplyDeleteYou’ve made a great Theme Day post. I cannot imagine how you came to notice the nest in such a place. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWell, that was interesting. I read through the comments until I found the answer to your swan egg question.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, not a pretty place for a nursery, but wisely chosen as it is defendable.
Thank you, Mo, for your contribution to our Theme Day.
A great find, Mo!
ReplyDeleteGood job spotting that, it certainly is an unexpected place for a nest! I hope you'll check in with her in a few weeks so we can see her babies :)
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