The Mute swan is one of the UK's largest flying birds and are a common sight along both rural and urban waterways.

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The Mute swan is one of the UK's largest flying birds and are a common sight along both rural and urban waterways. They have received Royal protection since 1387AD.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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