Circle of friends

A group of Cygnets being guarded by parent Mute Swans. Burradon Pond, near Killingworth Waggonway, North Tyneside. England.

The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan, and thus 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 it being less vocal than other swan species. Measuring 125 to 170 centimetres (49 to 67 in) in length, this large swan is wholly white in plumage with an orange bill bordered with black. It is recognisable by its pronounced knob atop the bill.

Taken on June 10th, 2009.

Brand:	Canon
Camera:	Canon EOS 400D
Lens:	70.0 - 300.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 109.4 - 468.7 mm)
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:	10 Jun 2009 - 10:00 AM
Focal Length:	130mm
Aperture:	f/11.0
Shutter Speed:	1/500sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	200
Exposure Mode:	Program AE
Metering Mode:	Evaluative
Flash:	Off, Did not fire

Title:	Circle of friends
Username:	budapestbill
Uploaded:	15 Oct 2011 - 11:50 AM
Tags:	General, Landscape / travel, Photo journalism, Wildlife / nature
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