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Life on the Water With Cobs, Pens and Pepe Le Pew!

8/23/2015

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At Castelnaudary amid catching up with ourselves after a particularly busy run of visitors, we spent a few minutes watching the swans’ antics.

Around six o’clock each evening, the male swan (Cob) fluffed and preened and made a show out of his beautiful tail feathers. He formed a sturdy, fuller body and he tucked his fine head into his chest creating that classic curve in his neck.

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Pedaling deceptively quickly he glided straight for the female (Pen), beautifully coiffed and ready for action.

As soon as the demure Pen spotted the randy Cob, she turned tail and paddled rapidly in the other direction. But as she created a little distance between them, she’d slow down and wiggle her tail feathers in a rather charming and seductive way.

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Then they’d disappear under the bridge.

We imagined the Cob having the same voice as Pepe, the amorous French skunk that strolls around Paris in springtime. In his exaggerated accent he refuses to take no for an answer!

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 “Don’t you worry, my darling, I am coming to get you!” We mimicked the lovely French tones as Pepe would have said.

The simple joys of the French Canals!

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Glen Barrera link
8/23/2015 01:20:56 am

Nice little story...

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Claire Stibbe link
8/23/2015 03:27:09 am

I love swans, probably the most graceful of all birds. I can imagine the demure Pen wiggling those tail feathers after paddling rapidly in the opposite direction. Being a fan of Pepe - it's easy to hear his voice! Great blog!

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AR Shaw link
8/23/2015 03:53:16 pm

cute!

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Elizabeth Horton-Newton link
8/24/2015 01:24:39 am

Wonderful piece! They are such elegant birds.Thanks for sharing.

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