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Friday, 14 March 2014

Whoopers

The Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) is certainly my favourite swan species by far. 
I was very fortunate to find this group of four on a local fenland river.
A graceful species that visit UK in winter flying in from Iceland in September and departing in March.

This species is quite different from our resident Mute swans and more family orientated. From what I understand it is nothing like as territorial and remains together in family groups.











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17 comments:

  1. Noushka14 March 2014 at 08:41

    Hello Roy!
    I agree, these swans are gorgeous although I've never seen them in my area!! :(
    your pics are so very lively!!
    I went through your latest posts, cute photos of the Blue Tit!!
    Congratulations and enjoy your WE!

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    1. Roy Norris14 March 2014 at 09:43

      Hi Noushka, thanks.
      Yes one of the very few advantages of being this far North.{:))

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  2. The Herald14 March 2014 at 08:51

    They're lovely swans to see Roy and, as you say, much more 'refined' than the Mutes! You've got some cracking shots here...[;o)

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  3. Carole M.14 March 2014 at 10:45

    they're elegant too

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  4. Nathailes SANTA MARIA14 March 2014 at 13:05

    Hello Roy
    I also love that bird !
    It is so beautiful.
    Your latest pictures make me think of the Air Force !

    Good weekend

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    1. Roy Norris14 March 2014 at 17:24

      Hi Nathalie, yes they are like the Patrouille Acrobatique de France.{:))
      They took off in front of me circled around and did a flypast in front of me again.{:))

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  5. Wilma14 March 2014 at 13:21

    A delight to behold. Glad you got the flight shots, too.

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  6. grammie g15 March 2014 at 03:01

    Hey Roy... Awesome shots, especially the in flight ones!

    Grace

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  7. holdingmoments15 March 2014 at 07:59

    They certainly are beauties Roy.
    Love going to Welney to see these. Always worth the trip.
    Great take-off shots.

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    1. Roy Norris15 March 2014 at 19:43

      Thanks Keith. Yes, I haven't been this Winter.

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  8. Wendy15 March 2014 at 18:37

    Lovely photos of the whoopers. I'll look forward to seeing them again in the autumn.

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  9. Helma15 March 2014 at 20:00

    This really beautiful wild swans. I would also like to photograph them but I'll never against :-(
    Roy wonderful series!

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  10. Marianne De Vogelkijker15 March 2014 at 21:19

    Lovely (flight) shots Roy. I can almost hear them when I see your photo's! It's nice to see them 'run' on the water.
    Unfortunately I missed them this winter :(
    I think they are already going back to their breeding grounds.

    Enjoy your sunday!
    Marianne

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    1. Roy Norris16 March 2014 at 18:57

      Thanks Marianne, yes I think these were on there way and just stopped off for a break.

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