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Thursday 13 March 2014
Mute Swan [Cygnus olor]
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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Magnificent shot!
ReplyDeletejust lovely.
ReplyDeleteExcellent capture!
ReplyDeletelovely Picture Bob !
ReplyDeleteStunning shot, Bob. The lighting is amazing.
ReplyDeletemagnificent creatures
ReplyDeleteMagnificent Swans are indeed R Mac.
DeleteFantástico encuadre, y buena nitidez. Un saludo
ReplyDeletebonsoir BOB BONSOIR beau cygne
ReplyDeleteFabulous image! The nesting season seems to start early whatever the weather.........great shots in previous posts.....
ReplyDeleteYes, the breeding season is coming.
DeleteBob, das sage ich nur WOW.
ReplyDeleteWieder ein beeindruckendes Foto.
Einen schönen Abend wünscht dir
Irmi
Hola Bob magnifico retrato de este Cisne.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteMagnificent shot Bob!!What a beauty!I love swans!You know that!!
ReplyDeleteDimi...
Yes, I thought so.
DeleteCe cygne est majestueux . Très belle photo ! Bonne soirée.
ReplyDeleteAwesome closeup of the Mute Swan! Have a happy weekend, Bob!
ReplyDeleteSwans awesome I believe, thanks Eileen.
DeleteTo jest piękny i dostojny ptak. Portret ma wspaniały. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful and stately bird. Portrait of a gorgeous. Yours.
The king and queen of nature.
DeleteGlad to hear they have banned the lead fishing weights.
ReplyDeleteSuch regal birds ~ beautiful capture Bob.
Yes, I am pleased that lead has been banned.
DeleteBrilliant image of Mute Swam.. Congrats Bob..
ReplyDeleteThank you Ana.
DeleteSimply glorious. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteCheers for that.
DeleteNice shot. The curves in the head and neck are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat song flashes me back to age 16! Working overnight, school during the day, naps when I could, bicycling about the city. . . . . . Regal Bird well shown also, Bob
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
Comfort Spiral
=^..^= <3
great swan
ReplyDeletePerfect play of light on this excellent portrait, Bob!
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful photo!
Have a great day!
What a beautiful beautiful swan.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful aren't they.
DeleteSuch a beauty! So regal.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful portrait of this gorgeous creature.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, Bob!
Bob, I just love your Mute Swan close-ups.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always so beautiful ... I admire.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Bob.
ReplyDeleteThanks Irma.
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