Female mute swan building her nest, Donnington, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

1 swan animal habitat breeding breeding ground british birds cotswold scene curved cygnus olor england english wildlife hard at work incubating eggs long necked bird long necks long necked making an effort maternal instinct mother natural instinct nesting season one swan organic material protected birds protection single swan swans the cotswolds water fowl waterfowl white feathers white swan wild fowl wildfowl animal behaviour animals arched aves avian bed bird birdlife daytime full lengths full length horizontal life cycle long neck natural beauty natural world nature nests nurture nurturing outdoors outside parent parenting pond protecting reproduction sitting on nest springtime stock image stock photo stock photograph twigs water bird waterbird waterbirds wild birds wildlife photography wildlife stock animal themes wild animal wild animals wildlife safari safari safaris safari destinations safari destination nature reserve animal behavior habitat one animal color image color colour united kingdom uk conservation