Bewick swans

Bewick swans

Whooper swan (cygnus cygnus)

Guide to Britain's swans: species identification, folklore and where to see them

Our largest flying bird is often taken for granted, but we share 1,000 years of close history with the swan. Winter is the ideal time to get to know this wild symbol of grace - learn about swans with our expert guide.
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Flight of the Swans campaign lands in Downing Street

Conservationist fighting to save Bewick's swans deliver petition calling for more wetlands

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'Human swan' returns to the skies to track Bewick swans

British conservationist and 'human swan' returns to the skies after being injured following rare Bewick’s swans on their migration from Russia, only to discover the death of a swan.
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'Human swan' takes to the air to join Bewick's swan migration

British conservationist and adventurer Sacha Dench took to the skies on a motorised paraglider, as she began her epic 4,500 mile journey from Russian to the UK to track the migration of endangered Bewick’s swans.
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