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Cygnus Olor Collection (#10)

In the enchanting realm of Cygnus olor, also known as the Mute Swan, love takes flight amidst a mesmerizing courtship dance

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swans - copulation - one of a sequence showing typical behaviour as the two birds rise up

Mute Swans - copulation - one of a sequence showing typical behaviour as the two birds rise up from the water with
ROY-570 Mute Swans - copulation - one of a sequence showing typical behaviour as the two birds rise up from the water with the male clasping the back of the neck on the female Cleveland - UK Cygnus

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swans - pre-copulation display - showing typical behaviour as the two birds swim in symmetry

Mute Swans - pre-copulation display - showing typical behaviour as the two birds swim in symmetry - Cleveland - UK
ROY-561 Mute Swans - pre-copulation display - showing typical behaviour as the two birds swim in symmetry Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swan - adult wing-flapping after preening - back-lit showing thousands of water droplets

Mute Swan - adult wing-flapping after preening - back-lit showing thousands of water droplets - Cleveland - UK
ROY-558 Mute Swan - adult wing-flapping after preening - back-lit showing thousands of water droplets Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swan - preening wing feathers - Cleveland - UK

Mute Swan - preening wing feathers - Cleveland - UK
ROY-554 Mute Swan - preening wing feathers Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swan - immature - bathing - Cleveland - UK

Mute Swan - immature - bathing - Cleveland - UK
ROY-563 Mute Swan - immature - bathing Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour - Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water

Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour - Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water - Cleveland - UK
ROY-519 Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour - Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour - Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water

Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour - Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water - Cleveland - UK
ROY-516 Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour - Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swans - male bird in a slide powering through the water creating a bow of water

Mute Swans - male bird in a slide powering through the water creating a bow of water - characteristic behaviour of mute
ROY-578 Mute Swans - male bird in a slide powering through the water creating a bow of water characteristic behaviour of mute swans when defending their territory - Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour - Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water

Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour - Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water - Cleveland - UK
ROY-518 Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour - Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swans - chick hitching a ride on parent - UK

Mute Swans - chick hitching a ride on parent - UK
ROY-584 Mute Swans - chick hitching a ride on parent UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swan - adult bird with wings in display posture - Cleveland - UK

Mute Swan - adult bird with wings in display posture - Cleveland - UK
ROY-576 Mute Swan - adult bird with wings in display posture Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swan - two chicks a few days old - Cleveland - UK

Mute Swan - two chicks a few days old - Cleveland - UK
ROY-580 Mute Swan - two chicks a few days old Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swans - chick - UK

Mute Swans - chick - UK
ROY-590 Mute Swans - chick UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute swan with cygnets (Cygnus olor), Abbotsbury Swannery, Dorset, England

Mute swan with cygnets (Cygnus olor), Abbotsbury Swannery, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Eltertwater with mute swan. Lake District, England. 2001

Eltertwater with mute swan. Lake District, England. 2001
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in flight. UK

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in flight. UK
S & A Toon / SplashdownDirect S & A Toon / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) silhouetted against rising sun Angus Scotland, UK

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) silhouetted against rising sun Angus Scotland, UK
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) silhouetted against rising suns reflection in water Angus Scotland, UK

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) silhouetted against rising suns reflection in water Angus Scotland, UK
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) flying silhouetted against sunrise information

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) flying silhouetted against sunrise information, slow shutter speed Angus Scotland, UK
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute swan Cygnus olor Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve, Newport, Wales, UK, Europe

Mute swan Cygnus olor Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve, Newport, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute swans (Cygnus olor) to floating litter in river Avon, Bristol, UK

Mute swans (Cygnus olor) to floating litter in river Avon, Bristol, UK
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor), young one amongst floating litter in river Avon, Bristol, UK

Mute swan (Cygnus olor), young one amongst floating litter in river Avon, Bristol, UK
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at sea. Most people might associate swans with a freshwater environment

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at sea. Most people might associate swans with a freshwater environment but they can also be
Nic Davies / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), juvenile flying, illuminated by early morning sun Angus Scotland, UK

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), juvenile flying, illuminated by early morning sun Angus Scotland, UK
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) portrait while swimming in fresh water

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) portrait while swimming in fresh water, feeding with grass and water in mouth Argyll Scotland
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Whooper & Mute Swans Olor cygnus & Cygnus olor Welney WWT Reserve Ouse Washes Norfolk, UK BI015423

Whooper & Mute Swans Olor cygnus & Cygnus olor Welney WWT Reserve Ouse Washes Norfolk, UK BI015423
COS-2575 Whooper & Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) Welney WWT Reserve, Ouse Washes, Norfolk, UK Olor cygnus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute swan, Cygnus olor

Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust reserve, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute swan pair, Cygnus olor, courting at Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust nature reserve

Mute swan pair, Cygnus olor, courting at Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust nature reserve, Burscough, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCygnus Olor Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor), Martin Mere WWT, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mute swan (Cygnus olor), Martin Mere WWT, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe




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In the enchanting realm of Cygnus olor, also known as the Mute Swan, love takes flight amidst a mesmerizing courtship dance. As the sun timidly peeks through the horizon, casting a golden hue upon the mist-laden waters of Cleveland in the UK, a pair of these graceful creatures engage in an intricate display of affection. Their elegant silhouettes are beautifully backlit by early morning light, creating an ethereal scene that seems straight out of a fairytale. With digital manipulation emphasizing their bond, their necks intertwine to form a heart shape—a symbol of their deep connection and devotion. In Woodwalton Fen, Cambridgeshire, an adult Mute Swan proudly glides across tranquil waters alongside its precious cygnets—tiny reflections of innocence and hope. The River Severn becomes witness to another captivating moment as dusk settles over Worcester Cathedral. A barge drifts lazily by while Mute Swans gracefully navigate through ripples on this spring evening—an idyllic sight that captures nature's harmony. Autumn arrives with its vibrant palette in tow as a solitary Mute Swan graces the UK landscape with its presence. Amidst fallen leaves and crisp air, it stands tall as a testament to resilience and grace. During moulting season at Valkenhorst Nature Reserve in The Netherlands, Europe awakens to witness an extraordinary act of self-care. Bathed in soft August sunlight, our protagonist meticulously removes feathers from its majestic frame—a ritualistic shedding that heralds transformation and renewal. London's misty lake embraces yet another chapter in this avian tale during sunrise in May. Parent swans guide their cygnets through gentle waves shrouded by mist—a serene tableau that evokes tranquility and serendipity. Loch Insh within Cairngorms National Park unveils winter's magic as dawn breaks under thick layers of mist.