Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) overwintering at Caerlaverock, Scotland

            It will probably return to Iceland to breed. The stained head and neck come from the tannin in the waters where it feeds on aquatic vegetation.  Looks like this one is a bottom feeder.
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Taken on: October 22, 2021

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Camera: Plustek OpticFilm 8200i (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Plustek OpticFilm 8200i
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 (Windows)
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