This swan was photographed on the Peedie Sea, Kirkwall. Here are a series of shots. Can anyone explain what this behaviour means?

Noel Donaldson is a talented photographer who bides in Wick but is a frequent visitor to Orkney.

We hope you enjoy a sample of some of his excellent work which he has agreed to let us publish over the next few editions.

To contact Noel e:mail  nwicker60@btinternet.com