Swan Family Coaster by Welshpixels

Swan Family Coaster by Welshpixels
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Swans by Welshpixels

Swans by Welshpixels
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Swan Trio Print by Welshpixels

Swan Trio Print by Welshpixels
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The mute swan is a very large white waterbird. It has a long S-shaped neck, and an orange bill with black at the base of it. Flies with its neck extended and regular slow wingbeats. The population in the UK has increased recently, perhaps due to better protection of this species. The problem of lead poisoning on lowland rivers has also largely been solved by a ban on the sale of lead fishing weights. Some birds stay in their territories all year, while others move short distances and form winter flocks. In cold weather, some birds arrive from Europe into eastern England. This beautiful trio of mute swans are enjoying an early morning crusie in the October sunshine on a lake in central England. A delightful image fror any home or office environment.

Running Greylag Goose by Welshpixels

Running Greylag Goose by Welshpixels
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This is one of my favourite pictures I have of a greylag goose. I just love the pose as he runs across the water. Actually he was protecting his mate and was rushing off here and there being the proud partner and seeing off the competition. 

Reflected Mallard Postcard by Welshpixels

Reflected Mallard Postcard by Welshpixels
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The mallard is a large and heavy looking duck. It has a long body and a long and broad bill. The male has a dark green head, a yellow bill, is mainly purple-brown on the breast and grey on the body. The female is mainly brown with an orange bill. It breeds in all parts of the UK in summer and winter, wherever there are suitable wetland habitats, although it is scarcer in upland areas. Mallards in the UK may be resident breeders or migrants - many of the birds that breed in Iceland and northern Europe spend the winter here.