Mute Swan rearing up with flared wings during preening ritual, Norwich, Norfolk, UK

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Whitlingham, Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia, UK
Photo credit: © Sarah Weston / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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