Tundra Swan
Tundra Swan
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Bewick's Swan is a smaller, migratory swan with an elegant neck and a black bill marked with a distinctive patch of yellow or orange, varying individually.
Where to spot
Breeds in the Arctic tundra of Russia, migrating to winter in Northwestern Europe, particularly the UK, Netherlands, and Germany. Look for them in wetlands, flooded fields, and estuaries.
How to spot
Distinguish from Whooper Swan by its smaller size, shorter neck, and the yellow/orange on its bill not extending as far as the nostrils, being more rounded and limited to the base of the bill. Listen for their higher-pitched, yelping calls.
When to spot
Best observed during the winter months (October to March) in their European wintering grounds. Migration periods in autumn and spring also offer opportunities.
Where to spot
Breeds in the Arctic tundra of Russia, migrating to winter in Northwestern Europe, particularly the UK, Netherlands, and Germany. Look for them in wetlands, flooded fields, and estuaries.
How to spot
Distinguish from Whooper Swan by its smaller size, shorter neck, and the yellow/orange on its bill not extending as far as the nostrils, being more rounded and limited to the base of the bill. Listen for their higher-pitched, yelping calls.
When to spot
Best observed during the winter months (October to March) in their European wintering grounds. Migration periods in autumn and spring also offer opportunities.
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Door Wilfried Berns / www.Tiermotive.de - Selbst fotografiert von Wilfried Berns. Aufgenommen mit einer Nikon Coolpix 5700., CC BY-SA 2.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=541735
Each Bewick's Swan has a unique bill pattern, like a human fingerprint, allowing individual birds to be recognized by researchers year after year.
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