Male swan beats Egyptian goose with wing in Richmond Park during lethal attack


Egyptian geese introduced to ponds in Richmond Park were attacked in May by a white male swan protecting its cygnets from the perceived threat to its territory. The male goose battled to protect its goslings from the swan who was determined to kill them. Sequence of images- see others in keywords.


Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: richmond park london england europe uk united kingdom britain british eu european
Photo credit: © van hilversum / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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