A male, or cob Mute Swan swims powerfully with wings arched is a display posture. This is a distinctive territorial display to warn off others
A male, or cob Mute Swan swims powerfully with wings arched is a display posture. This is a distinctive territorial display to warn off others
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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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