Mute Swan family

[spectrumranch]

One of our pairs of Mutes with their babies:

 

[Luna_Chick66]

Ohhhhh Beeeeautiful.

I wish I could have those beautiful creatures, but alas I don't have a proper pond/lake for them, so I will just dream.

 

[bantiesrule]

I don't know very much about swans so I hope this isn't a stupid question but why are three of the babies white and the other two grey? Is one color male and the other female?
Very pretty birds!!

 

[josebeth1]

The darker colored youngster is most likely an English (or aka Royal) Mute Swan; the lighter would be a Polish Mute Swan. It is normal in our experience to get both in a single clutch assuming each parent is of the different varieties. The Polish have less pigmentation in general; feet and legs are a more washed-out gray color and while the beak is still orange it is not as vibrant an orange as that of the Royal.

 

[easttxchick]

They are so beautiful and regal looking. Lucky you to have a place for them.