The evil swans, don't be deceived by their cute looks, they are vicious!
But the babies were cute.
Requisite pic.
And yet, another one.
2 adult swans swam up to my beach as I was headed to my kayak. 2 babies with them. They proceeded to esconce themselves on the beach, and every time I started down the last few stairs they would hiss, start to charge, and flap their wings at me. They are huge close up and I didn't feel like being attacked by 2 viscious swans. But I had to go right by them to get to my kayak. So for a few minute, there was an impasse, but I really wanted to get my day on the water. I finally just stomped my feet and strode purposely toward them, and they, hissing and snarling, backed off to the waterline. I got my kayak and dragged toward the water and that was big enough for them to start swimming away under the dock, giving me a window of opportunity to paddle away to safety. So after that near death experience I paddled over to the eagles nest but didn't see any. Hot out, 93 degrees even tho it was after 5. Upon my return the swans were warliy watching me from under the dock, but must have decided I was a bigger threat than they could handle, so they stayed put. Darn straight.