We decided to take a walk down to the "ducks" this afternoon after Thomas had abandoned us, once again, to go off playing soccer with a bunch of lads from school.
I'm so glad we did! There was a lovely cool wind today, which made it comfortable to walk, but the sky was still mainly blue. Meggie chatted away while we walked and it was quite soothing, no pressure, just listening to her and enjoying the fresh air.
When we arrived at the lake we spotted the Swan family down where the path is almost at water level. Mum, Dad and 5 cygnets, no longer smallys, but still grey and fluffy.
We had brought bread for them and as soon as Meg started throwing it, big Daddy Swan decided he was coming closer, to make sure he got his fair share of the spoils.
Oh my!!! I didn't realise quite how big an adult cob is! He was as tall as Meg, and he opened up his wings to help lift himself out of the water! Quite scary! But breathtakingly beautiful at the same time!
Meg was very brave, under the circumstances, but we had to give up before the bread was done because he just kept coming closer and closer. We moved round to the other end of the lake and fed the ducks instead! Much safer!!!
So, today, I am grateful, once again, to Megan for making our outing so much fun, and for suggesting it in the first place! I learn so much from this wee girl!
Gratefully yours.
xx
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| Big Daddy |
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| The not-so-ugly duckling? |
Aw, the wee ones are still cute, even if they're not little toots any more!
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