Winter swans at Windsor

On a trip back to my home country - standing on the banks of the Thames one very foggy, misty morning, I was reminded just how cold England can be in winter. It was simply freezing! But the swans didn't seem to be phased at all.

Some intriguing British history in regard mute swans on the Thames...https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-queens-swans-at-windsor-windsor-england

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Patomarazul

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This is an adorable picture! Posted 5 years ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
  Lion
  
  Glad you enjoyed and thank you. Ugh, what a day to be out and about, but it made for some great, atmospheric shots. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Patomarazul
    
    Lion
    
    Looks like a cold foggy day, indeed! Posted 5 years ago

The Mute swan

The mute swan is a species of swan and a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is native to much of Europe and Asia, and the far north of Africa. It is an introduced species in North America, Australasia and southern Africa.

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.

Species identified by Ruth Spigelman