The Mute Swan has received royal protection since Medieval times and is a common sight on rural and urban waterways.

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The Mute Swan has received royal protection since Medieval times and is a common sight on rural and urban waterways. These cygnets are nearly ready to fly

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Size: 4800px × 3349px
Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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