Cygnet travels in style with its mother.
A cygnet rides on its mothers back for protection. She carried up to six young at a time - one would occassionally poke its head through her wings to gain an elevated and secure view of the Grand Union canal, Hertfordshire, UK, on which they live.
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Location: Grand Union Canal, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Photo credit: © Simon Hathaway / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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