A beautiful riparian series, Rosa. The reflection in the top photograph is quite magical. Looks like the canoeist had a lucky escape. Cheers, Joe

You were quick off the mark Joe :) I think it's called a body board. Yes she was shaken and her friend had to hold the disgruntled swan back for her to escape! There were two elderly men watching and I think it made their day!! Cheers, Rosa.

Interesting "report"!
Good description of this event but, fortunately, all's well that ends well !!!!!!!
Well done, Rosalyne!
The BBC should recruit you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Nouchet. Could you write and tell them that....I could do with some extra cash ;-))
Thank you so much for your kind and amusing comments.

Well, that's a day she'll never forget..!! As I expect you know, swans can be very territorial, especially where their nests or young are concerned.

I think she's very lucky she didn't end up swimming - especially as she's not dressed for cold water and not wearing a life jacket..!!

You've captured her adventures very well Rosa...........right place, right time.........and with a camera to hand. Well done :-)

Yes they are in nesting season Keith. I was chased by one along a canal once when I was walking my dog....it wasn't a pretty sight ;-))

The river is not deep along this stretch, but you're quite right. I wish I had caught the swan flying in at her Keith. That would have been a terrific shot!! In my defense, I was eating a cake at the time ;o)

I had a similar experience a couple of years back: www.ipernity.com/doc/keithburton/46380076

Eating cake is always an acceptable defence :-))

A great set of images Rosalyn, not something to argue with he obviously didn't like her on his water I wonder if the white dress had anything to do with it. I hope you have had a pleasant Easter Sunday

Thank you Peter. Yes it could have done!!
Yes a lovely Easter weekend thank you.

Nice one Keith!
:-))

Très belles photos. Nicole.

It happened to me yesterday with some geese, a lot of hissing and tongue poking, I just kept moving without looking back. Upsetting swans is always your fault, they are doing what nature intended and that is defending their partner and nest. They are game for a fight so don't go doing stupid things like hitting them with boat paddles. 3rd PIP look at the swan and see how rattled it is.

A great series,Rosa!
The first picture is very beautiful, with the wonderful reflection!!
Then an interesting story!
She is lucky that she could escape!

Best wishes
Füsun

What a wonderful series of shots Rosalyn. You did so well to capture the incident. I remember a swan flying straight at Veda and I once when we were walking round Birnie. She had her dog with her and I think that was what triggered it. It probably had a nest nearby and was just warning us off.

Excellent series, Rosa. Interesting reading too!
Like Maurice, I've had more unnerving incdidents with geese but I bet swans would be quite a handful if crossed!