Whooper Swan
Welney WWT
The whooper swan is a large white swan, bigger than a Bewick's swan. It has a long thin neck, which it usually holds erect, and black legs. Its black bill has a large triangular patch of yellow on it.
Welney WWT
The whooper swan is a large white swan, bigger than a Bewick's swan. It has a long thin neck, which it usually holds erect, and black legs. Its black bill has a large triangular patch of yellow on it.
It is mainly a winter visitor to the UK from Iceland, although a small number of pairs nest in the north. The estuaries and wetlands it visits on migration and for winter roosts need protection. Its winter population and small breeding numbers make it an Amber List species. It is a Schedule 1 listed bird.
Welney WWT is a major winter home for Whooper Swans, generally hosting in the region of 5000 birds over winter. The following is a selection of shots taken on Sunday January 20th 2019. The birds shown that have greyish bills are juveniles, cygnets.
Welney WWT is a major winter home for Whooper Swans, generally hosting in the region of 5000 birds over winter. The following is a selection of shots taken on Sunday January 20th 2019. The birds shown that have greyish bills are juveniles, cygnets.
