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One Angry Swan and a Scared Ring-necked Duck

©Delores J. Knowles 2008 -- Ok -- on the lighter side... This was a sight I had to share. Maybe they were just having a conversation, but do you see the wide-eyed terror in the little ducks face? Nothing happened afterwards. They continued to stare at each other for several seconds and then the little duck hurried on by and the swan continued on her path. This Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) and Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) were photographed at a city park in Polk County, Florida.

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Kathryn Arruda 16 Feb 2008

Great capture! Look at their expression-!!

Artist Reply: Thanks for the kind comment on my Angry Mute Swan and Scared Ring-necked Duck image.

Greg Dubois 15 Feb 2008

perfect funny stuff! This made me smile just not, and thats not easy at 4am! Very nice Delores!

Artist Reply: Thanks for the kind comment on my Angry Mute Swan and Scared Ring-necked Duck image.

Jessica Courtley-Rose 10 Feb 2008

The swan does look like he means business! Great shot!

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Robin Brown 10 Feb 2008

Delores; that wee duck would eat the swan. Everyone knows its called a Ring Neck because its trained in the black art of ringing swans necks. The swan was actually pleading for its life. LOL XX

Artist Reply: How marvelous! The next time I post this image anywhere, I'm going to use that explanation!!! LOL

Dixie Fowler 09 Feb 2008

Great shot... poor little duck looks scared LOL!

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