Muteswan & offspring

Mute swans (cygnus olor) are large birds, measuring 144 to 158 cm. The wingspan is 2 to 2.5 meters. The two sexes are alike in appearance, except that males are generally larger than females. The plumage is white.
Mute swans breed in north central Europe and north central Asia.
It is not migratory, although some populations must move in winter when waterways and lakes freeze. They are sometimes found at the coast, particularly in winter, rather than solely being birds of inland waters.
The Mute Swan is one of the heaviest flying birds, with males weighing more than 12kg, and females more than 11 kg.
They live in well-sheltered bays, open marshes, lakes, and ponds.
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[jockeyhanes]

hopelessly romantic.

[jhoogveld]

Cute video! ^_^