A Mute Swan feeds in open water in a technique known as up-ending. The Swans long neck allows it to reach submerged vegetation others cannot reach.

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A Mute Swan feeds in open water in a technique known as up-ending. The Swans long neck allows it to reach submerged vegetation other dabblers cannot reach.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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