Boy is SO FUNNY, and in spite of all his efforts, none of the swans really seems to take him seriously. The favourite thing now for Boy is to chase the cygnets, grab a few back feathers in his bill and hang on -- getting a free ride across half the lagoon! I'm beginning to wonder if he's discovered a new easy way to travel!

The thing is, the youngster being chased always comes right back, so Boy's not nearly as scary as he thinks.

I have a feeling Boy sleeps pretty soundly at night after all his efforts.

These pictures were all taken in one day! (end of Sept 2006)

Our cygnets from Ambleside (West Vancouver) are doing wonderfully, as are all the others.

Boy Chasing Isolde. Note how Tristan's not the least bit interested in coming to his lady's rescue! No chivalry here

Boy Chasing Junior

Boy Chasing One of the New Cygnets from West Vancouver

Boy Chasing 3 of the New Cygnets from West Vancouver