Mute swan with young number 3977

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The Mute Swan differs from other UK visiting swans in its S shaped neck, red bill and black knob above the bill. This mother is protecting young that are still covered in down so unable to fly to protect themselves.

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Size: 4961px × 3311px
Location: Lake on coastal path near North Dock. Llanelli. Carmarthen, Wales
Photo credit: © Clive Thompson UK / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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