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Winter Visitors
gophish

Winter Visitors (Cygnus olor)

Found this group of Mute Swans on a patch of still open water on local reservoir during snowstorm yesterday. I believe it is 2 adults and 4 juvis.
We seem to get here in the winter if there is any open water around.
Habitat
open reservoir water
Location
Clifton Park, NY
Date taken
12-12-14
Scientific name
Cygnus olor
Equipment used
d7100 w/50-500 Sigma
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Aaah!! I almost missed the fourth youngster LOL.

You've a great picture of this wintry scene Ken, thanks lad.

Take care this cold weather.
 
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Very nicely captured Ken. A cool winter scene of these Mutes.
 

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