I saw a small ‘human interest’ story on the BBC News that made me feel sad.
A lonely Swan travels to a nearby school every day to sit and stare at its own reflection in a window. The most likely reason being that it has lost its life partner and is comforted by thinking it is seeing it in the window.
The Swan has to walk across an icy lake then cross over a busy road to do this.
I hope the video plays where you live, it is only 50 seconds long.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-shropshire-68021726
beetleypete 
Swans mate for life. So if it is a widowed swan, it might never take up another. It reminds me of an old person who lost spouse.
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Yes, it will not mate again. Such loyalty is admirable in many ways.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I got bits and pieces with many frozen moments. It pulled at my heart.
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I’m glad you were able to see some of it, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Me, too! Best to you, Pete.
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That is sad. Warmest regards, Ed
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It touched a lot of hearts over here, Ed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s swan sad bird.
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I had a feeling you might do that. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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That is really sad and I always wonder when I see a swan alone. No wonder swans inspire fairy tales. We had a spate of wood pigeons dying. They also hang out in pairs and it was sad to see a lone one sitting on the garage roof.
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Yes, they bond for life, so grieve the loss of a partner.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So sad! I saw another film recently of a swan being reunited with its mate after an injury. It was a much happier story. I have a special place in my heart for swans.
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As they mate for life as many humans do, I think we have some kind of special connection with them, Carolyn.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, she does look sad. I hope she finds a mate
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As far as I am aware, Swans mate for life, so she will likely mourn her mate until she dies. I hope they keep that window clear for her to watch the reflection.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, so sad!
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It is nice that the local people are being so kind to her.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, jeez, Pete. This is heartbreaking. You have provided us with an emblem of mortality.
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Heartbreaking indeed. Unfortunately, you have appeared as ‘Anonymous’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ah, poor creature. Hopefully she gets some comfort from it. There’s a flock of swans that sit by a lake at Ryde, IOW. I’m always wary of walking past them, as when they stand up they’re as tall as I am and quite intimidating if they flap their wings.
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They can be aggressive if they feel threatened, but this one seems to be content just to see the reflection.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That is so sad😢 I don’t get how people can say animals don’t have feelings when things like this happen.
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I know, Jeanne. I think most of us (decent people) believe that animals can feel pain, emotions, and fear. And also grief, as in the case of this Swan.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks for sharing Pete. Love it…it’s beautiful.
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It is sad to see, but also lovely in a way.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So sad plus swans mate for life …Poor Sally x
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They do indeed, and it is heartbreaking.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Hi Pete, this is sad. I know swan’s mate for life and mourn the loss of their partners ❤️🩹
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This one seems to be content when staring at the reflection, but it’s very sad to see all the same.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Aw blimey 😦 that is so sad.
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At least humans are being kind to it, FR.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes that’s nice.
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So very sad….loneliness is a terrible thing chuq
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I doubt it will mate again, they tend to bond for life.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I heard about this the other day on the radio. Poor soul. x
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It is sad to see, but it obviously gets comfort from the reflection.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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wow, that is so sad, and I’m hopeful for her – glad people are looking out for her
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Most people in this country are kind to animals. I’m sure they will continue to help her.
Best wishes, Pete.
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that’s so great
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So poignant Pete. So glad that people are so caring towards the swan
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Thank you for the comment. Sorry to say that you have appeared as ‘Anonymous’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That bird could be old and on its swansong
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That’s another possibility, Gavin.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sad and beautiful at the same time. Swans mate for life and so maybe, just maybe she thinks it’s her lost partner…..Thank you:)
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Thanks, Janet. I agree it is very poignant, and I am glad the Swan gets some comfort from the reflection.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That is sad. It’s good that people seem to be looking out for her though
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Yes, the traffic stops to let her across, and the school makes sure she is left alone at the window.
Best wishes, Pete.
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