Southport, Merseyside, UK Weather. 5th November, 2017. Whooper Swans return at sunset. Whooper swans arrive from Iceland with the onset of northerly winds. Up to 400 birds have now arrived to overwinter in their north-west temporary home at Martin Mere and the wetlands of Lancashire. Whooper swans can migrate hundreds or even thousands of miles to their wintering sites in Europe. Whooper swans are large migratory birds that often fly in large 'V' formations. Credit: MediaWorldImages/Alamy Live News
Southport, Merseyside, UK Weather 05/11/2017. Whooper Swans return at sunset. Whooper swans arrive from Iceland with the onset of northerly winds. Up to 400 birds have now arrived to overwinter in their north-west temporary home at Martin Mere and the wetlands of Lancashire. Whooper swans can migrate hundreds or even thousands of miles to their wintering sites in Europe. Whooper swans are large migratory birds that often fly in large 'V' formations. They can be distinguished from Bewick swans by their larger size and from mute swans by their yellow bill colour. Credit: MediaWorldImages/Alamy Live News
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