A male Mute Swan, or Cob, is one of the largest water-birds in the UK. They pair off for life and can be very aggressive defending their territory

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A male Mute Swan, or Cob, is one of the largest water-birds in the UK. They pair off for life and can be very aggressive defending their territory from any threat

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Size: 6500px × 4333px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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