William & me (swan affection can be hurtful, lol. They have no teeth but those bills are heavily serrated. They have no idea they’re paining you. It’s a love thing!)

Lori McCray
Sep 9, 2018 · 2 min read
William chewing on my sleeve. March, 2008
He’s being sweet here. October, 2008. Ben&Mia, his offspring, behind
You always hurt the one you love. June 3, 2010
So cheeky. So endearing. October, 2016
I’m on a rock, hostage to nibbling, but William was gentle. March 3, 2017 (i took this myself, a miracle)
So like a puppy. March 31, 2017
Hair pulling is fun too! May 6, 2017
Smiling selfie sorta hurting me. February 12, 2018
William, still chewing on me, lol. April 24, 2018

Lori McCray

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Photographer, Poet, Musician, Mother, Mystic, Gardener, friend of wild creatures, swan whisperer. Find me on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wingthing/

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