The Bewick’s Swan: Close Up HD Footage (Cygnus columbianus bewickii)

The Bewick's Swan is a migratory bird that visits the UK during the winter after breeding in the Arctic regions of Russia. These elegant swans are easily identified by the yellow patches on their black bills. Smaller than other swan species, they still cut an impressive figure with wingspans around 1.9 metres and weights up to 9 kilograms. In Britain, you can spot flocks of Bewick's Swans at special wetland reserves like Slimbridge in Gloucestershire where they gather. Known for their loud trumpeting and honking calls, these vocal swans have faced population declines but are recovering thanks to conservation work protecting their habitats.

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