It has been so much fun to watch the family of swans this year. They are great lens friends.
There is an old saying about getting all your ducks in a row, well just look how the swans go for their daily swim.
![swansrow1](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/swansrow1.jpg)
They are all in a row, well almost except for that first one behind the parent. This photo was taken during July of this year.
![swansrow3](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/swansrow3.jpg)
And at the beginning of September here they are once again, all in a row heading for their favourite little inlet and island to preen on.
![swanss3c](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/swanss3c.jpg)
After the swans have their morning swim around the bay they return to their favourite spot close to shore. The water is shallow and probably warm and there is a rocky outcrop that they love to sit on and sunbath.
![swanss3f](https://craftygardener.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/swanss3f.jpg)
And find a spot with the rest of the family to do a little preening and enjoy the sun.