Mute swan

Huge white bird with long neck, reddish-orange bill, and black face. Adults have a black knob on top of the bill. Immatures are dusky brown with a gray bill. Native to northern Europe and Asia, but introduced in many regions, where it is now common on ponds, lakes, and calm coastal waters. Very aggressive toward native waterfowl. Often seen in pairs or small family groups.

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I photographed this swan at Horn Pond, Woburn, MA during early Fall 2015. While watching the bird for a bit, it rose up for a … Read More "Mute Swan"

Mute Swan flying over the ice Most of the local ponds are frozen over so waterfowl are concentrated in the few patches of open water. I thought that I would show some photos of some of the water fowl that I have seen in the icy waters during my several recent visits to Chambers Lake. Note several of the photos in the comment box are intended simply as a record, not high quality photographic works. In order the photos in the comment box show 1. One of the ubiquitous Canada Geese landing. 2…

Cisne vulgar - Mute Swan - Höckerschwan - Cygne tuberculé

The swan returns once every single year.