On another frigid morning, the lone Mute Swan male seen dabbling on the East side of the Aiken Street bridge had been joined by his apparent mate. Together, they forage and preene over by the Lawrence Mills.
Only a few feet away, about 50 Mallards are frenetically diving into the swift flow of a riffle.
As the swans continue foraging near the diving Mallards, they seem inclined to mimic the behavior of the ducks. They become animated and submerge their entire bodies for a quick bath. The spectacle has me wondering if the Mallards and Mute Swans are influenced by the behaviors of the diving ducks nearby.
Meanwhile, the three members of the swan family on the other side of the bridge continue to roam about the Riverbend, foraging and cruising the area.
Eventually, the single pair of swans cross under the bridge. Will they meet the family in the Riverbend?