Whooper Swans
In the Scottish Highlands, the arrival of winter brings a majestic sight. Flying in from Iceland, the whooper swan has long been adored for its beauty and high and low calls.
When freezing temperatures descend on Iceland, whooper swans migrate south to the Highlands of Scotland where they flock together on wet land, whooping musically to one another in high and low tones. The beauty of the whooper swan has long been revered and over the winter months the Insh Marshes Nature Reserve plays host to this spectacular gathering. Living World presenter Trai Anfield and the RSPB's Catherine Vis-Christie take to the marshes to see how these elegant birds are faring after their long journey to Scottish shores.
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Tweet of the Day: Whooper Swan
Chris Packham presents the whooper swan.
Catherine Vis-Christie
In her current role she devises and delivers community engagement, bringing local communities closer to nature and the landscape through partnership working.
Catherine has always lived in Badenoch and Strathspey and is passionate about the nature, history and culture of the area.
Having started her early birding years with The RSPB’s then Young Ornithologists Club, Catherine has continued to enjoy and observe the natural world and hopes to help others find and share the enthusiasm she feels for all nature.
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- Sun 23 Nov 2014 06:35Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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