Choosing A Mate

I would have thought it was early for the mating season for swans but seeming not.....at least from what I saw of this pair on the estuary    

The image of two swans in this position is, for many, the essence of symbol of love. Swans, seemingly, mate for life. True love some would say while the cynics believe that once mated it is easier to stick with the one mate that use unnecessary time hunting for another mate is limited given the time for nest building, incubation and raising a family.. I prefer to believe the former....just saying

Two Island Swans - One Last Cold Kiss