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Black Swan Stretch
NoSpringChicken

Black Swan Stretch (Cygnus atratus)

This Black Swan has been a regular feature at Strumpshaw Fen for several weeks. I was surprised at the amount of white showing underneath the wings. Ron
Habitat
Reedbed pool
Location
Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk
Date taken
26/12/08
Scientific name
Cygnus atratus
Equipment used
Olympus E-510 + ED 70-300 + 1.4 tc
Lovely bird, lovely shot Ron, glad to see you back posting again, I was getting concerned about you mate. Happy new year to you and your family, have a great 2009.
 
Beautiful image of this lovely bird. Love the pose showing all that wing detail. Well done and thanks!
 
Great shot Ron we had one it was with the Mute Swans about ten of them seem'd to except it as one of their own.
 
Lovely shot Ron, they do have an amazing amount of white on them don't they:t:eek::)
 

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