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Bewick's Swan


Bewick's Swan
Photo Information
Copyright: Pekka Valo (pekkavalo1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 423 W: 54 N: 2120] (6789)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-29
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 400mm f4.0 DO IS USM, RAW ISO 800, Canon EF 1.4x Extender II
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-01 5:34
Viewed: 4370
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A pair of Bewick's Swans feedind at a field outside of RSPB Minsmere nature reserve. The birds were part of a flock of 30-40 Bewick's Swans. This is the smallest European Swan species and quite rare.

From Birdguides:

Bewick's Swan (Cygnus columbianus bewickii)

In: Tundra Swan Ca: Cigne petit Da: Pibesvane De: Zwergschwan Es: Cisne chico Fi: pikkujoutsen Fr: Cygne de Bewick It: Cigno minore Nl: Kleine Zwaan No: Dvergsvane Pt: Cisne-pequeno Sv: Mindre sångsvan US: Tundra Swan Ru: Малый лебедь

Identification
It is the smallest and shortest-necked of the European swans and, like the Whooper, has obvious yellow in the beak. In Bewick's Swan, however, this is just a short yellow blob at the base, rather than an extended yellow wedge. In juveniles the bill starts off mainly pink but there is still a paler blob of the same characteristic shape.

Habitat
Winters on lakes, estuaries, marshes and flooded fields.

Migration
Birds migrate from their Arctic breeding grounds between October-November, to winter in coastal lowlands of northern Europe. They return between March-April. On migration they use important staging areas in Estonia and near lake Onega and the White Sea.
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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 988 W: 4 N: 3277] (14761)
  • [2009-02-01 5:48]

Hello Pekka, My neighbor. This is a nice shot and a good pair of birds enjoying themself. Well shot and good lighting and composition. Ganesh

Hi Pekka,
A lovely capture of these beautiful swans. Very good details and composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

hello Pekka

excellent photography of the Bewick's Swans,
fine POV and framing, beautiful luminosity,
excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2009-02-01 8:20]

Very good capture Pekka,
Nicely exposed whites of the swans. Good sharp detail and I like the POV and composition.
Thanks for posting.
Best regards Siggi

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2454 W: 10 N: 8044] (25460)
  • [2009-02-01 10:05]

Hi Pekka,

A lovely pair of swans - they seem to be enjoying themselves. I had to smile seeing them in that narrow strip of water surrounded by all the green grass. Excellent whites and nice colors and details of their faces.

Jane

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2009-02-02 4:07]

Hej Pekka,
A fine capture of a couple of Bewick's Swans contrasting well against the grass with fine sharpness and colours.
In Sweden we are trying to change the name from Mindre Sångswan to Tundrasångswan: this will take time.
TFS,
Hälsningar,
Ivan

Hi pekka, wonderful shot of this pair of swan in their peacefull environment with a great clarity, nice dof and POV.
TFS and Cheers,,

Bayram

Hi Pekka,

To me, this is such a peaceful natural setting. The swans was captured against beautiful backdrop in sharp details and balanced exposure. Superb framing and TFS.

Best regards,
Jusni

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