Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Have never seen this before, the swan was hunting for fish in a shallow bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thats a strange shot, never saw it before either...... Snap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,513 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 A unusual picture as i thought they just ate plants Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 That roach was very much alive when it caught it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob.243 9,158 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Nice one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happyploughman 1 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 amazing never seen that before Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catcher 1 639 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 First time i have seen it.Good pic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happyploughman 1 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 did you see the swan eat the fish? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Oh it ate the Roach alright, in fact it ate two of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I remember seeing a wildlife film about rabbit does which were eating other does' kits: apparently for the extra protein when they (the kit eaters) were themselves in kit. My little game hen who only lays for a while each spring before going broody is also desperate for meat: worms, mince, etc: for the same reason I guess. Could it be that swans, whilst laying, also attempt to up their protein intake so they can lay good healthy eggs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 A very valet and interesting point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gerron 13 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 seen a swan eating minnows on a local boating pond but never anything like that ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runforyourlife 361 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 A unusual picture as i thought they just ate plants Its a great picture, and i to have never seen it before.. Altho i dont think bread, worms and maggots are a plant.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 A unusual picture as i thought they just ate plants Its a great picture, and i to have never seen it before.. Altho i dont think bread, worms and maggots are a plant.. I am taking the meaning from his post is that swans primary food source is plant life, and then whatever food items are fed to them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runforyourlife 361 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 And i was joking, jeezzz. i'll go away before it turns into a full scale riot. chill man and relax.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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