Rumours of the Tundra Swans in our neighbourhood lure us out. They migrate through here in early spring and linger for a week or two. We head to the drive along the river where the Common Mergansers are currently doing their mating dances.
Caught this female in the midst of the ritual. Love the hairdo.
Further downstream, we spotted a newcomer to town: Hooded Merganser.
Such a beautiful bird.
The swans were nowhere in sight, so we decided to drive to a nearby town. On the way, I spotted a few large white birds on a local pond:
Elegance with feathers.
( For Eugi’s Causerie weekly prompt: elegance.)
One Woman's Quest II 
Wonderful post, love how these pictures
remind me of my hometown in New Hampshire. We had two beautiful swans who became the town mascots…
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New Hampshire is so beautiful. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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True, it really is… I miss it sometimes, but in my own new northern American abode I am happy… so the feelings pass.
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Lovely photos, V.J. Swans are so elegant and graceful. Birds bring cheer into our lives, especially now. I love to hear them in the early morning. Thank you for participating.
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A different response for me, but these birds qualified. Thanks.
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I love your elegance with feathers!!
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Birds rule!
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Indeed they do!
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I’m so glad you found the swans, V.J. They bring cheer to one’s heart.
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They sure do. Thank you!
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Elegance at its best indeed.
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Thanks!
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This is just so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us it brings hope of Spring! ❤
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Glad you enjoyed the photos Deborah. The birds always uplift me.
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Elegance indeed. Thanks for sharing. Keith
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Thanks Keith.
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