Monday 7 February 2011

Bewick's Swan at Par beach pool compared to the Stithians birds

Adult bewick's Swan at Par beach pool


Every Bewick's Swan has a different bill pattern, similar to a human finger print.





These three adults (above)  and fourth adult below, are part of the original flock of eight at Stithians Res.  A close look at the bill pattern shows the Par bird to be a different individual.  There is a unique black mark on the Par bird's bill not shown in any of the adults above.


3 comments:

  1. It is beautiful pictures, especially NO 3
    Regards

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  2. Stunning images Steve and nice to see the glint of sunlight in the eye. I read about the bill pattern in the latest issue of Waterlife - fascinating!

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  3. A lovely collection Steve. Par even looks like the *Med*

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