Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, with badly oiled plumage, standing on ice, Merseyside, England, december
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Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, with badly oiled plumage, standing on ice, Merseyside, England, december
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Media ID 8323561
© FLPA/Steve Young
Damage Damaged Damages Damaging Environmental Feathers Freeze Freezes Freezing Frozen Lake Lakes Merseyside Oiled Oils Pollute Polluted Pollutes Polluting Pollution Spill Spilled Spills Swan Swans Water Fowl Wild Fowl Badly Fresh Water Oily Spilt Wet Land Wet Lands
Oops, I Did It Again! Mute Swan Takes a Slippery Dip on Frozen Lake
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this hilarious snapshot captured by wildlife photographer Steve Young, we witness an unfortunate mishap involving a rather clumsy Mute Swan in Merseyside, England. This adult swan seems to have had a bit of bad luck with its plumage, as it appears to be badly oiled and standing precariously on the icy surface. As the winter temperatures drop and lakes freeze over, our feathered friend finds itself in quite the predicament. With its damaged feathers and wetland habitat polluted by oil spillage, this poor swan is having a tough time navigating through life's slippery situations. But fear not! Despite its comical appearance, this photo serves as a gentle reminder of the importance of environmental conservation. As humans continue to pollute our precious waters with oils and other harmful substances, innocent creatures like our oily-feathered protagonist suffer the consequences. So let's take action against pollution and help protect these beautiful birds' natural habitats. After all, nobody wants to see another swan slip 'n slide fail on ice!
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