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Hogganfield Loch, Hogganfield Park, Glasgow - Whooper Swan
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Glasgow - Hogganfield Loch
Adult Whooper Swan (Cygnus Cygnus) at Hogganfield Loch in Hogganfield Park, a Glasgow City Council local nature reserve. This location is very suitable for urban birding, with a great variety of species arriving each season. Up to 22 Whooper Swans and two cygnets were here in the winter of 2010-11. In comparison with a Mute swan (Cygnus olor), as well as the difference in their beak colour, it can also be observed that they have a longer straighter neck.
19 January 2011
Flock of Whooper Swans, Dumfriesshire
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Part of a flock of over 200 Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus), taken by David Palmar near Locharwoods, Dumfriesshire
25 March 2023
Whooper Swans, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Group of Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) on a pool at Caerlaverock, taken by David Palmar
25 March 2023
Whooper Swans on the Aber Bog, RSPB Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond - RSPB Loch Lomond
The Aber Bog, RSPB Loch Lomond, showing a group of Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) in an open area of water amongst the general cover of Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea), taken by David Palmar. The swans migrate here for the winter from their northern breeding grounds in places such as Iceland.
31 January 2022
Whooper Swans flying in to Folly Pond, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) flying in to the Folly Pond, Caerlaverock WWT Nature Reserve, Dumfriesshire
03 November 2007
The Swan Pipe for trapping wildfowl at Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
The Swan Pipe is a cage for trapping and ringing swans at WWT(Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) Caerlaverock in Dumfriesshire. Mute Swans (Cygnus olor), Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) and Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) can be seen in this photo, but the main trapping done is of wild Whooper Swans. The swans are regularly fed inside the cage to accustom them so that they can later be trapped more easily and ringed.
11 October 2003
Warden feeding wildfowl on the Whooper Pond, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
View from the Peter Scott Observatory, Caelaverock Wetlands Centre of the warden feeding the Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus), Mute Swans (Cygnus olor), Canada Geese and ducks such as Wigeon and Tufted Duck which frequent the Whooper Pond, especially at the feeding times of 11am and 2pm. Not only does the warden feed the wildfowl, but gives a running commentary on the wildfowl, both when feeding them, then later, in the Observatory itself. The reserve is run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and has excellent facilities.
18 January 2020
Whooper Swan, WWT Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve, Caerlaverock. Whooper Swans are mainly winter visitors to the UK from Iceland, although a small number of pairs nest in the north. They have rather wedge-shaped bills with a large yellow patch at the base. The yellow patterns on Whooper Swan bills are unique to each bird, just like finger prints. Photo taken by David Palmar and edited by Gemma Woodford.
18 January 2020
Wildfowl gathered on the Whooper Pond, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
View from the heated and comfortable Peter Scott Observatory, Caelaverock Wetlands Centre of the wildfowl gathered on the Whooper Pond in anticipation of feeding time. Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus), Mute Swans, Canada Geese and ducks such as Wigeon and Tufted Duck frequent the Whooper Pond, especially at the feeding times of 11am and 2pm, right in front of the Observatory. The reserve is run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and has excellent facilities.
18 January 2020
Wildfowl anticipating a feed on the Whooper Pond, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
View from the Peter Scott Observatory, Caelaverock Wetlands Centre, of the wildfowl gathered right in front of the Observatory, alert as they have heard or seen the warden who is about to feed them. Wild Whooper Swans(Cygnus cygnus), Mute Swans (Cygnus olor), Canada Geese and ducks such as Wigeon and Tufted Duck frequent the Whooper Pond, especially at the feeding times of 11am and 2pm. The reserve is run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and has excellent facilities.