Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus)

19 whooper swans gathered downstream of Nedre leirfossen dam where the water is slightly warmer and does not freeze over in the cold winter days. They usually come in smaller groups and migrate south after resting for a few days. But this year a local lady (very conviced that they will die otherwise) have been feeding them everyday, perhaps resulting in a longer stay and a bigger gathering.