An over-wintering Whooped Swan skims algae from the water surface. They are normally a winter visitor, but a few do stay and breed in the UK.
An over-wintering Whooped Swan skims algae from the water surface. They are normally a winter visitor, but a few do stay and breed in the UK.
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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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