Tag Archives: Whooper Swans

Approaching Whooper Swan, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Whooper Swan in flight, taken from the front
Approaching Whooper Swan, Isle of Islay

A majestic Whooper Swan flying towards the bird hide at Gruinart for a very close pass. I don’t know how big this one was, but typically they have a wingspan of about 200-250cm / 7-8ft. Taken in November 2018

Whooper Swans landing on Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three Whooper Swans landing on a sea loch, some Barnacle Geese in the foregroundThree Whooper Swans on a stopover on Islay landing at Loch Indaal. A few Barnacle Geese resting closer to the shore.

Two Whooper Swans in flight at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of 2 Whooper Swans in flightSome winter visitors to Islay (mostly temporary, as most of them move on to Ireland), two of the many Whooper Swans passing through. Here seen from the hide at Gruinart.