Royal Muted Swan Swimming on Lake Eola
by Diana Raquel Sainz
Title
Royal Muted Swan Swimming on Lake Eola
Artist
Diana Raquel Sainz
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Digital Photography
Description
FEATURED IMAGE: Shore Birds of Florida ~ FAA 10/22/2013
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Royal Mute Swans - (Cygnus olor)
Royal Mute Swans are a species of swan, and thus a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is native to much of Europe and Asia, and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa. It is also an introduced species in North America, Australasia and southern Africa. The name 'mute' derives from it being less vocal than other swan species Measuring 125 to 170 centimeters (49 to 67 in) in length, this large swan is wholly white in plumage with an orange bill bordered with black. It is recognizable by its pronounced knob atop the bill.
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Highlights:
Lake Eola Park is popular destination in the Downtown area, with many people taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings to walk at lunch or the evenings. The sidewalk that circles the lake is .9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running distances. Other activities available to park visitors include renting swan-shaped paddle boats for $15 per � (half) hour, or electric gondola boats for $15 per � (half) hour, feeding the live swans and other birds inhabiting the park, seeing a concert or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater, grabbing a bite to eat at Relax Grill on Lake Eola or relaxing amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of Orlando's skyline. Pictures were donated by Tom Hirtreiter, Deltona Lakes Digital Photo.
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Leashed pets are allowed at all City parks, but not in playgrounds or athletic fields. Please clean up after your pet.
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Fountain Shows:
The Lake Eola Fountain is the �official� icon of the City of Orlando. At night the fountain comes alive with a choreographed show set to music. The colors of the water and the musical themes change with the season. Shows run nightly throughout the summer at 9:30 pm lasting about 6 minutes.
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Boat Rentals:
What better way to enjoy the lake than explore on a paddleboat? Lake Eola Park has swan shaped paddle boats available for rent for $15.00 per half hour. Each boat holds 5 adults. Hours of operation are 10:00 am � 7:00 pm Sunday through Tuesday; and 10:00 am � 10:00 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Look for the boat rental dock by the Relax Grill.
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June 29th, 2013
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