Whooper Swan
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Lakes, flooded fields (winter).
Diet: Aquatic plants, grain.
Best time to spot: Bugling call; arrives Oct.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. Numbers peak in January. More on the season in UK winter wildfowl.
Where to see it
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