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The graceful swan.

The magic of the golden hour...

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The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan and a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is native to much of Eurasia, and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa. The name 'mute' derives from it being less vocal than other swan species... wikipedia

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Taken at Welney Wetland Centre yesterday.

Image © 2018 Nicola Riley

A male swan (cob) tries to impress his feeding mate (called a pen). Didn't work tho.....

I believe these are tundra swans. Could be trumpeters, but don't think so. Tundra swans are decidedly more common.

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City Park, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine.

Mute swan, one of many on an inlet in Hayling Island.

Autumn kayak paddles are best!

Along with two mallard ducks, a swan and cygnet by the lake shore at Tredegar House Country Park.

Swans and cygnets seen on our Winchester trip last year. Only just getting around to looking at some of these photos.

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A pair of Mute Swans on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond at Luss, Scotland. Captured just before the lock down on a jaunt to some deserted locations for a last gasp of fresh air. Enjoy!

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Eating...

One last swan image, I am quite excited about this pair and hoping to be able to observe them with their family.

Swan at a misty lake.

Taken at Barton Marina

Taken at Croxall Lakes

Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland.

Swans are truly exceptionally graceful creatures, especially during their love-dance!!

This one unfolding here in my photos, took place one sunny and cold day just a few years ago, in the old city of Brugge, in northern Belgium—the Belgian Venice! I happened to wander in Brugge alone with my camera that lovely sunny day, when I saw them!! I was instantly captivated by this magical spectacle!! And started shooting non stop…

(*** Swans’ Love Dance: don’t miss this: youtu.be/Sd76aO1oaEQ )

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Cowbridge Drain, Boston, Lincolnshire

Taken early evening, with the reflection from the nearby street light.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gApOfm4qd0

spring in the forest

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming (and reflecting) in a river.

Łabędź niemy (Cygnus olor) pływający (i odbijający się) w rzece.

Swans can fly as fast as 60 miles per hour.

Mute Swans Courtship.

Taken today at Slimbridge WWT,Gloucestershire

"While the world swirls around us in chaos and confusion,

watch for those moments that make sense of it all."

Swan soaking in the sunshine