Feeding Swan

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Comments


David Sheldon

I really like this , what a great capture !

Dennis Smith

Thank's for the feedback David. Its always appreciated. :)

Debra Plett

Very nice detail in the portrait Dennis. Great writ up as well. I did not realize 5hey weighed tat much.

Dennis Smith

Thank you Debra. And I did not know how to identify one. I had to research it.

Description
Judging from the colour of the beak I'm guessing a juvenile. 'Trumpeter Swans are impressively large—males average over 26 pounds, making them North America’s heaviest flying bird. To get that much mass aloft the swans need at least a 100 meter-long “runway” of open water: running hard across the surface, they almost sound like galloping horses as they generate speed for take off.' -- From 'All About Birds'
Taken By
Dennis Smith
Taken On
December 2, 2025
Tagged
animal beak bird waterfowl goose vertebrate ducks wildlife water_bird swans feather
  • Focal: 300
  • Lens Model: RF75-300mm F4-5.6
  • Shutter speed: 0.0025 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 5.6

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