Royal Swan Tapestries

A rather regal swan drifts down river

A pair of courting swans bask in the first rays of sunlight.

A lovely Royal Swan, crowned

This beautiful regal looking swan was just swanning around like royalty in the village! It loved having it's photo taken and posed elegantly for such a long time. Hard to imagine that this was ever an ugly duckling!

Its to be expected that Royals and Royal birds enjoy 'swanning around'... and Why not...??? Some of my Welsh friends would see it otherwise... Such Regal birds and monarchs alike are the 'pomp and ceremony' of our temperate climate... and to add to that ~ our Welsh Tourism and swanky hotels are dependent upon such Royal Patronage... We would be nothing without our Castles..! Wales is at the *forefront of monopolising on heritage*, with over 600 Castles, we should capitalise on that... and ensure that our *biodiversity, and natural heritage* is a hive of activity, yet sustainably managed and an exemplary magnet - for others to 'gravitate' towards...

A detailed white swan swaddling in the sparkling snow covered lake in a winter wonderland under the falling snow at sunrise.

In the UK, there is one species everybody knows the Queen protects: the mute swan (Cygnus olor). ... An annual count of these swans takes place every summer and is known as Swan Upping. The census highlights trends in the birds' health that are reflected across the country... but did you know that HRH protections don't just stop there..? As times have changed, certain royal representatives have become increasingly committed to conserving natural wonders... Recently the Duke of Cambridge launched an ambitious partnership between some of the world's leading conservation organisations... here's the link to more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/24623773

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST) is a 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the British playwright and poet William Shakespeare. It is located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare's birthplace – in the English Midlands, beside the River Avon. The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres re-opened in November 2010 after undergoing a major renovation . The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres are on the western bank of the River Avon, with the adjacent Bancroft Gardens providing a scenic riverside setting. The Rooftop Restaurant and Bar overlooks both the river and the Bancroft Gardens. !http://ih1.redbubble.net/image.84104818.1232/fp,550x550,black,off_white,box20,l,ffffff.jpg!

Pair of Swans

Pair of Swans