The swan is both a lover and a fighter. A graceful angel and a clumsy oaf. Immortalized by artists over the ages yet misunderstood and threatened in the present day.
The mute swan – with its orange beak and aura of stately silence – is the breed we know best in Britain. Dan Keel has been captivated by these birds since boyhood, studying their contrasting qualities over more than three decades.
He’s spent countless hours documenting their power, beauty and vulnerability as a nature journalist, wildlife photographer, and private pilot sharing the skies. In this labour of love, Dan speaks up for the mute swan, answering the essential questions about its nature and its future.
