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mute swan at sunset

The mute swan is a very large white waterbird. It has a long S-shaped neck, and an orange bill with black at the base of it. Flies with its neck extended and re...
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The mute swan is a very large white waterbird. It has a long S-shaped neck, and an orange bill with black at the base of it. Flies with its neck extended and regular slow wingbeats. The population in the UK has increased recently, perhaps due to better protection of this species. The problem of lead poisoning on lowland rivers has also largely been solved by a ban on the sale of lead fishing weights. Some birds stay in their territories all year, while others move short distances and form winter flocks. In cold weather, some birds arrive from Europe into eastern England.
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iamtherie PRO+
 
iamtherie December 18, 2014
I love the colour and the clarity in this photo!! Well done!
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DorisSeybold February 06, 2015
pure harmony!
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tonyahurseyboyd August 03, 2016
This is one of my all time favorite pictures. I love everything about this photo. Great job!
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