Courtship Displays of Mute Swans

Just two days after I saw the Swans doing that “moving in circles”-display I had the chance to observe some more courtship displays of the Mute Swan (cygnus olor). I hope you enjoy the video – oh, and don’t miss the finale 🙂

~ by Natalie on February 25, 2012.

Posted in birding, video
Tags: courting, courtship, courtship display, swan, swan dance

6 Responses to “Courtship Displays of Mute Swans”

Thanks for this, Natalie. I’ve always wondered why swans were featured so prominently on old Valentine’s cards. It was only after I posted pics on my blog from a visit to Windsor, England that I even knew they were mute swans. They’re surprisingly huge.

Katie (Nature ID) said this on February 25, 2012 at 7:45 pm | Reply
- Thanks Katie. Yes, they’re big and are the most common around here.
  
  dreamfalcon said this on February 25, 2012 at 8:44 pm | Reply
This is a great video showing the different courtship displays between swans. I love the end were the two swans fly of into the sunset 🙂

prairiebirder said this on February 25, 2012 at 8:29 pm | Reply
- Thanks prairiebirder, I’m glad you like it! There was a lot going on, indeed – spring is in the air 🙂
  
  dreamfalcon said this on February 25, 2012 at 8:45 pm | Reply
Wow simply very ncie to see that! Well done with the video it is pretty good!

Chris said this on March 2, 2012 at 4:38 pm | Reply
- Thanks Chris – it was very nice to watch them!
  
  dreamfalcon said this on March 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm | Reply