Cygnus Collection (#2)

Mute swan (Cygnus olor), two cygnets sheltering under parent's wing. Richmond Park, London, England, UK. April

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming with cygnets in misty lake in morning light. Richmond Park, London, England, UK. May. Cropped image

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnet swimming, cocking head. Barnes, London, England, UK. April

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets with head submerged while feeding underwater, with mother watching and helping, Derbyshire, England, UK. June

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) male on moorland loch, Isle of Skye, Hebrides, Scotland, December

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing in snowfall, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Black swan (Cygnus atratus) female feeding and escorting cygnets. Werribee Sewerage Park, Victoria, Australia

Pair of adult Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in flight. Skagit County, Washington. January

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at sunrise silhouetted in waters of Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Scotland, UK, August

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) pair on loch in heart shape, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, November

Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) foraging, southwest Finland, February

Aggressive Mute swan (Cygnus olor) Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) pair on misty lake, Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen Nature Reserve, near Zandvoort, The Netherlands, February

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water, England, December

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets on water, Lac de Saint Point, Franche Comte, France, May

Rowing boats named after Shakespearean characters on the River Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

Swans, and rowing boats named after Shakespearean characters on the River Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

Mute swan flapping wings - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Mute swan resting - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Mute swan attacking - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Black swan flock - New Zealand, South Island, West Coast, Westland, Hokitika

Swan and Cygnets, England, UK, Europe

Swan, Burano, Veneto region, Italy

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing on edge of partially frozen lake, Finland, Europe

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) swimming in lake, Finland, Europe

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) group in partially frozen lake, Finland, Europe

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) group of three, camouflaged on frozen lake, Kussharo, Hokkaido Japan

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) parent and cygnets on a misty lake at sunrise. London, UK. May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) adult and cygnet swimming on misty lake at dawn. Richmond Park, London, UK. May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on river in evening light, Gelderse Poort, near Nijmegen, The Netherlands. June

RF- Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing on frozen loch at dawn in winter. Loch Insh, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) pair engaged in courtship as snow falls, Myvatn lake, Iceland, March

THE TOMB OF PHAETON
After his fatal drive, Phaeton's tomb is flanked by his sisters, changed into poplars, while his friend Cygnus, bitterly mourning his death, becomes a swan. Date:

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water drinking in early morning light, Valkenhorst nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. June

Swan with Charles Bridge in background, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Prague Castle and Charles Bridge on Vltava River in city at sunrise, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Aerial shot of a group of Mute swans (Cygnus olor) and gulls wintering together, Zurich, Switzerland. Vogelwarte Photo Competition 2022 - General Finalist

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnet resting on parent's back. London, UK. April

Mute swans (Cygnus olor) in flight against a cloudy sky, Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK. November

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) on snow covered Loch Insh in winter, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. January

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Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Australia, Western Australia, Perth, Bibra Lake. Black Swan Date: 27/08/2005

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Black Swan and Cygnet, in Northern Territory of Australia, at the Kakadu World Heritage Park Date: 17/02/2005

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Whooper swans, Hokkaido, Japan. Date: 23/04/2009

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Whooper swans, Hokkaido, Japan. Date: 23/04/2009

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"Cygnus: A Celestial Symphony and Graceful Waterfowl" In the vast expanse of the cosmos, lies a captivating celestial wonder known as Cygnus. Nestled within the enchanting constellations of Lyra and Lacerta, this stellar beauty unveils its ethereal charm. Nebula Sh 2-106, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, showcases its cosmic splendor with vibrant hues that ignite our imagination. But beyond the realms of space, on Earth's serene landscapes, another manifestation emerges – in graceful avian form. The black swan (Cygnus atratus), adorned with ebony plumage and an elegant presence, glides across tranquil waters like a majestic dancer in flight. Joining this symphony of waterfowl are the magnificent whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) painting sunsets with their wings at Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT. Their harmonious arrival echoes through Hokkaido's skies in Japan each February as they gracefully descend to land. Amidst these avian wonders stands the mute swan (Cygnus olor), epitomizing serenity as it elegantly swims upon mirrored lakes under golden rays. Its counterpart, the black swan adds intrigue to nature's palette with its dark allure. As we gaze up at night sky once more, we find ourselves drawn back to Cygnus constellation - a beacon guiding stargazers through galaxies unknown. It intertwines seamlessly with Lyra and Vulpecula; together forming a celestial tapestry that ignites our curiosity about distant worlds. Yet amidst these grand cosmic tales and earthly marvels lie moments of vulnerability too - when moulting season arrives for mute swans like delicate feathers being shed during early morning light at Valkenhorst Nature Reserve in The Netherlands.