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Swan courtship display, Exeter Quays

Swan courtship display, Exeter Quays

The intricate synchronised dance of a swan courtship display on the Exe at the Exeter Quays. As far as I could tell, the swans were actually mating when I noticed them (first picture), and then performed (repeated?) the courtship routine.

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Saddle Rock and London Bridge, Torbay

Saddle Rock and London Bridge, Torbay

Distant views of cliff formations on the shore of Torbay: Saddle Rock and London Bridge (presumably because it looks like it is falling down).

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Red throated diver, St Ives harbour

Red throated diver, St Ives harbour

Lone red throated diver swimming in the middle of St Ives harbour, turning its head to preen.

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Emerging, with snow

Emerging

Two branches emerging from a submerged tree in the River Exe, decorated with snow back in mid-March.

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Cormorant diving for fish: Exe, Exeter

Cormorant diving for fish: Exe, Exeter

Cormorant which was diving for fish in the River Exe passing the Quays at Exeter, pretty much directly below me as I crossed the pedestrian / cycle suspension bridge.

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Seals, Cornish seas

Seal, St Ives

Seals bobbing their heads above the waves as they come up for air. Seen from various points on the coastal path along Mounts Bay between Marazion and Newlyn. and from the jetty at St Ives.

Final pictures are distant views of seals taking the sun, resting along with cormorants and gulls on St Clements Isle off Mousehole.