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Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Swans Heart and Swans Sunset ... Midweek Interlude!

~ Two photographs for midweek interlude ~

Swans are known for their graceful movements across water and their unique mating rituals. One of the most recognizable behaviors of mated swans is when they curve their necks together to form a heart shape. This “heart pose” is an endearing symbol of swan courtship and pair bonding. Swans are monogamous birds that mate for life. But why exactly do swans do this heart thing? The reasons are rooted in swan biology and social dynamics and you can read more about this, and swans, here

Swans at Fareham, photo credit Yen Milne


Peaceful, Swans Sunset at Hatchet Pond, photo credit Helen Nikandrou

Wishing all readers a happy midweek Wednesday.

All the best Jan

40 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Absolutely stunning, dear Jan! Soothing as well! Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos!

DeniseinVA said...

Swans are so regal looking. Beautiful images and information Jan. Thank you and have a wonderful week. All the best, Denise

Mari said...

That's so interesting! I recently saw swans doing this when we were in Florida. It's nice to read the reasoning for it.

J.P. Alexander said...

Lindos cisnes. Te mando un beso.

Linda said...

Lovely post!

💐 Debby/My Shasta Home said...

They are so beautiful. Thanks Jan for the info.

Fun60 said...

They are beautiful birds.

peppylady (Dora) said...

We usually see Swan in colder months

Debbie said...

i have tried for so long and so many times to capture the swans in that pose in the first picture, i have never been successful!! beautiful, thanks for sharing this, you know i loved this!!

Christine said...

Off to check out your swan link to learn more thanks!

Kay said...

Swans are such graceful birds. I loved seeing so many Whooper swans in Hokkaido earlier this year enjoying the warm waters of the crater lake. I love seeing when they make that heart shape.

Katerinas Blog said...

The swans radiate such tranquility!!
Wonderful photos, they are the beauty we needed for a wonderful start to the day!!

Margaret D said...

They are a graceful, beautiful creature the swan.

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

Wow, they're gorgeous! Hope you had a blessed Easter. Blessings!

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

They are God’s gift to us

roentare said...

Thank you for the peaceful images

Elkes Lebensglück said...

Swans are so wonderful , thank you for sharing these interesting posting! hugs Elke

chica said...

Que lindas fotos e os cisnes são lindos!
beijos, chica

Iris Flavia said...

Oh, sadly I get a "403 Forbidden" when I click on the "here"-link. I remember a cousin tried to pet a swan and got bitten for that, so I rather keep the distance ;-)

Luiz Gomes said...

Bom dia Jan. Obrigado pela visita e comentário. Essas fotos, dos cisnes, ficaram lindas. Aproveito para desejar, uma excelente quarta-feira, para você e todos os seus familiares, no Reino Unido. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Recognized by all!

Angie's Recipes said...

The sunset and swans are so pretty.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jan,
The swans are beautiful birds, always a treat to see.
Take care, enjoy your day!

Giorgio said...

Marvelous creatures.

Kim said...

When I was in high school, I painted swans in that exact pose!

Conniecrafter said...

Lovely pictures and interesting about why they do it, and even with people, their caregivers :)

Ananka said...

I love Swans so much. Such wonderful birds :-D

Carla from The River said...

Hi,
We are blessed to have swans here in our part of Wisconsin. I LOVE them. They stay on the open water on the Red Cedar river in the winter. We are able to appreciate them all year long.
xo

an artist reflects said...

Beautiful swan photos and info ~ hugs ^_^
thanks for commenting on my blog too ^_^

Jeanie said...

Both these photos are beautiful!

Chatty Crone said...

STUNNING and PEACEFUL!

Tom said...

...lovely!

Lowcarb team member said...

GOOGLE TRANSLATE

J.P. Alexander
Lindos cisnes. Te mando un beso.

Beautiful swans. I'm sending you a kiss.

chica
Que lindas fotos e os cisnes são lindos!
beijos, chica

What beautiful photos, and the swans are gorgeous!

Kisses, Chica

Luiz Gomes
Bom dia Jan. Obrigado pela visita e comentário. Essas fotos, dos cisnes, ficaram lindas. Aproveito para desejar, uma excelente quarta-feira, para você e todos os seus familiares, no Reino Unido. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.

Good morning Jan. Thank you for your visit and comment. These photos of the swans are beautiful. I take this opportunity to wish you and all your family in the United Kingdom an excellent Wednesday. Big hug from your Brazilian friend.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the beautiful swan photos and information.
Lovely post Jan.

Tina

Sandra Cox said...

Beautiful. Happy Wednesday, Jan.

HappyK said...

Such beautiful graceful creatures.

Kay G. said...

I love that they mate for life. I loved seeing them in England. xx

Victor S E Moubarak said...

Wonderful (peaceful) photos. Thanx Jan.
Why are swans not used in falconry? It would be wonderful seeing them land on one's outstretched arm. Just saying !!!

God bless.

Bill said...

Pretty sunset and lovely swans. Thanks for sharing, Jan.

My name is Erika. said...

Those swan photos are beautiful. What a nice mid-week relaxing post. :)