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I did went for a little walk to the beach and I noticed that the swans are back and I could feel the warm sun shining. Even there still is some snow left I felt that the summertime is to come.

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May you all have a lovely day like I did.

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This picture is from Mars 2008.

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This is how it ended up after a little work in Photoshop. What du you think?

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This is a repost of my first pictures I did post on this blog a year ago when I started it all. All these pictures is taken on the beach, 350 meters from our house.

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The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan, and hence in turn a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is native to much of Europe and Asia, and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa. It is also an introduced species in North America, Australasia and southern Africa. The name ‘mute’ derives from its being less vocal than other swan species, though it is not always silent.

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Adults of this large swan range from 125 to 170 cm (49-67 in) long with a 200-240 cm (79-95 in) wingspan. They may stand over 1.2 m (4 ft) tall on land. Males are larger than females and have a larger knob on their bill.

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The Mute Swan is one of the heaviest flying birds, with males (known as cobs) averaging about 12 kg (27 lbs) and females (known as pens) more than 15 kg (33 lbs). An unusually big Polish cob weighed almost 23 kg (50 lbs), surpassing the longer-bodied Trumpeter Swan to make it the heaviest waterfowl ever recorded. Its size, orange-reddish bill and white plumage make this swan almost unmistakable at close quarters. The most similar species is the Whooper Swan, but it has a yellow and black bill, lacks the curved neck, is longer and heavier, and lacks the characteristic projection above the bill.

source: In English wiki In Norwegian wiki

A swan at the local beach looking for something to eat.
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Yet another picture of swans from the beach.

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