Swimming along with the wings arched makes a very strong signal that this cob, or male Mute Swan is being territorial.

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Swimming along with the wings arched makes a very strong signal that this cob, or male Mute Swan is being territorial. In the breeding season these monogamous birds are very defensive of their patch.

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Size: 5500px × 4891px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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