The Mute Swans of the World

Our posts often celebrate Mute Swans or share facts about their anatomy, life cycles, and social relationships. That's because respect and appreciation for this species, and public education are part of our mission. But we exist to protect them. These majestic birds are targeted in some municipalities in Ontario. Adults and juveniles are shot and eggs are destroyed. These poor mates spent 14 days building a nest; 20 days laying eggs; 16 days incubating - then all their eggs were taken away by wi

Parade amoureuse du Cygne tuberculé (Cygnus olor), comportement nuptial de grands oiseaux aquatiques en milieu naturel

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) juvenile, this year's cygnet, fully grown but still with immature grey plumage, sitting on grass, preening its feathers as gulls and a pigeon fly overhead. September, Kent, UK

Envol de deux Cygnes tuberculés, (Cygnus olor)

Mute swan | The Wildlife Trusts

Meeting a Family of Mute Swans in the Wild

Mute Swan in the Wild – A Family Moment Captured on Camera