7 Swans a Swimming-that is 7 Sygnets Swimming

Here ye, Here ye! The Swans have hatched and there are now 7 cygnets. They were born ? but we saw them for the first time Wednesday and would like to present them to you. They have been named. Daddy: Alexzander, Mommy: Hope, and then the 7 in no particular order: Terrier, Robert (alias Robert the Bruce), Callender, Susan, Elijah, Ila and last but not least Celia.

The mommy and daddy were pulling grass off the banks for their wee ones.

The daddy was eyeing us to make sure we didn't get too close.

This is called up-ending. The daddy swan is looking for food on the bottom. They usually just eat grasses but may occasionally eat very small bugs that get in the water.











Swans are closest relatives of ducks and geese and the largest member of the waterfowl family. They are the largest flying birds too. When they stand with their necks outstretched they can be 5 feet tall and weigh 33 pounds. Their wing span is 10 feet. So watch out if you upset them. They have been known to be aggressive.

They are a symbol of love and fidelity because they mate for life.