Whooper Swan

Whooper Swan swimming.
Whooper Swan, Blikavatn, Iceland, June 21, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 1000; f/11; 1/1250 sec.

This page is for the Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus).

Whooper Swan swimming in the foreground. In the distance is a flock of Graylag Geese swimming with a single Snow Goose.
Whooper Swan, Álftanes, Bessastaðatjörn, Iceland, June 20, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 640; f/11; 1/1000 sec.
Nineteen Whooper Swans sitting in the grass.
Whooper Swan, Borgarfjörður, Iceland, June 20, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 3200; f/11; 1/1250 sec.
Whooper Swan parents standing in the grass with four cygnets next to them.
Whooper Swan, Blikavatn, Iceland, June 21, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 2500; f/11; 1/1000 sec.
Two adult Whooper Swans and four cygnets swimming in an open area of water near the water grasses.
Whooper Swan, Hofgarðar, Iceland, June 21, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 500; f/10; 1/1000 sec.
Two adult Whooper Swans and four cygnets swimming in an open area of water near the water grasses.
Whooper Swan, Hofgarðar, Iceland, June 21, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 640; f/10; 1/1000 sec.
Whooper Swan sitting on the rocky shore.
Whooper Swan, Flatey Island, Iceland, June 23, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 2000; f/11; 1/1000 sec.
Two adult and three baby Whooper Swans walking in a field.
Whooper Swan, Breidavikar, Iceland, June 24, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 2000; f/10; 1/1000 sec.
Whooper Swan swimming nearby.
Whooper Swan, Lake Vestmannsvatn, Iceland June 25, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 1000; f/11; 1/800 sec.
Whooper Swan and baby swimming off of a grassy point. Several other waterfowl are nearby.
Whooper Swan, Norðurlandsvegur Mývatn, Iceland June 27, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 500; f/11; 1/800 sec.