The Mute swan actually gets its name from the fact that its is less vocal than other swan species and is one of the heaviest flying birds. A male swan is known as a Cob while the female is known as a Pen and has a lifespan of around 12 years in the wild and can reach 30 years if in an protected environment. One of three species of wild swans to be found in the UK and is the national bird of Denmark. The Mute Swan is unique in making a vibrant throbbing sound with the wings when in flight. A large group of swans can be called a school, ballet and regatta. No swan has ever broken any ones arm, this is a actually a complete myth.

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Taken at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida.

In Wales

Eider Duck (Male)

Seahouses Harbour, Northumberland Uk

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The male Oriole is a very beautiful bird, they do not stay in the area around here very long, I also learned they are very territorial, they definitely love grape jelly!!!

Male...

Sattal, Uttarakhand, India

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Seeing one of these handsome birds is always a thrill, particularly as I never see them where I live, in rural Suffolk. The colours are just stunning, aren't they?

This bird was photographed on Cavenham heath.

Male Red House Finch.

Orthetrum cancellatum

In Wales

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Green cay wetlands

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Closeup view of a Male House Sparrow in the backyard.

Taken at Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Northamptonshire.

Providing food for the family.

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Male Common Blue Butterfly ©John Freshney

a male stonechat singing on the top of a tree

Photo done during a very hot day this summer (>40°C)

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Sony A7R-III

Tamron 150-600 G1

LA-EA4 Adapter

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A male Stonechat surveying his surroundings.

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Beautiful ! Passer Domesticus (Common House Sparrow) Male in my garden

In Cornwall

Male American Goldfinches Bird.

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Best if viewed large. Photo taken near Deary, Idaho State.

Photographed in my backyard, Yakima County, Washington. IMG_5283

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Wakodahatchee Wetlands.