A mature Mute Swan sits at the edge of a mere and preens in the warn autumn sunlight. These are large powerful birds and very territorial.

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A mature Mute Swan sits at the edge of a mere and preens in the warn autumn sunlight. These are large powerful birds and very territorial. They have recieved Royal Protection since medieval times

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Size: 4133px × 6200px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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