Will You Be My Valentine?!

F/6.3, 1/1000, ISO 450.

Mute Swan

What do you call a funny chicken?

A comedi-hen

Interesting Fact: Mute Swans form long-lasting pair bonds. Their reputation for monogamy along with their elegant white plumage has helped establish them as a symbol of love in many cultures. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mute_Swan/lifehistory )

Bonus Valentine Facts:  Feb. 14 was officially designated St. Valentine’s Day in 1537 by King Henry VII of England. ( http://www.ibtimes.com/valentines-day-facts-history-fun-ideas-free-burritos-singles-awareness-other-things-1813226 )

32 Comments

  1. Majka's avatar

    Today the third post with my favorite animals. They are just lovely! ☺ Thanks for sharing!

  2. photofinlandrantasalot.wordpress.com's avatar

    So lovely. About 1950 our swans were almost disappeared because of hunting, terrible, then a writer Yrjö Kokko started to take care of swans, writing a book and he succeeded to save birds and now they are spred all over the country.

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Wow, that is a really awesome story. Thank you very much for sharing it with us. I enjoy learning new things. Happy Blogging. 🙂

      • franciscocamacho2016's avatar

        You’re welcome Lukas.! My pleasure.! Happy Blogging for you too.! 🍁

  3. travel magnolia's avatar

    Wonderful shot! We have many trumpeter swans here in Jackson Hole, which are a little different but equally elegant. Thanks for sharing!

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Is that the ones that you had on your page because I popped in and checked it out. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my work. Happy Blogging! 🙂

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