Ajax and Nyx

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Ajax and Nyx are nesting at Grassy Point. Ajax has chosen to undertake most of the nesting duties. Irrespective of the weather conditions Ajax is undeterred. Nyx keeps nearby to the nest.

Ajax – 18th July 2020.
Ajax – 20th July 2020.
Ajax – 22nd July 2020.
Ajax – 24th July 2020.
Ajax on the nest, Nyx close by – 24th July 2020.
Ajax on the nest, Nyx close by – 26th July 2020.
Ajax on the nest, Nyx close by – 26th July 2020.
Ajax on the nest – 28th July 2020.
Ajax on the nest – 30th July 2020.
Ajax on the nest – 1st July 2020.
Ajax on the nest – 1st July 2020.
Ajax on the nest – 3rd August 2020.
Ajax on the nest – 5th August 2020.
Ajax on the nest – 7th August 2020.
Ajax on the nest (under sign). There are nine nesting couples at Grassy Point – 7th August 2020.
Nyx is on the nest with a newly hatched cygnet, with Ajax admiring their other three cygnets sitting just outside of the nest – 11th August 2020.
Nyx is on the nest with a newly hatched cygnet just visible. Ajax is admiring their other three cygnets sitting just outside of the nest – 11th August 2020.
Ajax is admiring his three cygnets sitting just outside of the nest – 11th August 2020.
Nyx is on the nest. Ajax is admiring his three cygnets sitting just outside of the nest – 11th August 2020.
Ajax is admiring his three cygnets sitting just outside of the nest – 11th August 2020. 
Nyx is on the nest. Ajax is admiring his three cygnets sitting just outside of the nest11th August 2020.
Nyx is on the nest with a newly hatched cygnet, with Ajax admiring their other three cygnets sitting just outside of the nest – 11th August 2020.
Nyx is on the nest with a newly hatched cygnet, with Ajax admiring their other three cygnets sitting just outside of the nest – 11th August 2020.
Ajax and Nyx. The four cygnets have moved under Nyx’s wings, one cygnet can be seen popping its head between mum’s wings – 11th August 2020.
Ajax and Nyx. The four cygnets have moved under Nyx’s wings, one cygnet can be seen popping its head between mum’s wings – 11th August 2020.
Ajax and Nyx. The four cygnets have moved under Nyx’s wings, one cygnet can be seen popping its head between mum’s wings – 11th August 2020.