Synchronised dipping!

Apparently these signets are less than a week old.  Propped up on the footbridge while Mr T went for a walk I was quite happy watching the families of Swans, ducks, and coots exploring the river beneath.    Mr Swan swam up and down as if standing guard over his family.  Mrs Duck (extra) was very protective of her young too and when danger threatened she was quick to chase them into the reeds.  Mr Coot was obviously protecting his family in another reed bed further along the riverbank, while the Grebes do what Grebes do best - ducking and diving just out of reach of my camera lens.