The image depicts a dense congregation of water birds on a dark body of water, partially bordered by dirty ice, consistent with a winter scene on the Dnipro River or one of its connected lakes or bays within Kyiv, Ukraine. In the foreground and midground, a large group of approximately 30-40 adult Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) are present, characterized by their white plumage and orange beaks with prominent black knobs. These swans are swimming closely together, with several appearing to face the viewer. One juvenile swan with mottled brown and white plumage is visible in the mid-right portion of the frame. In the background, numerous smaller ducks, predominantly Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos), are scattered across the water; an estimated 50-70 individuals are discernible, including some males with distinct green heads. The water itself is dark, and irregular fragments of dirty, yellowish-white ice and snow are visible along the lower edge of the frame, suggesting sub-freezing temperatures. No human figures are present. The birds are stationary or moving slowly within the confined open water.

Large swan flock gathers on snowy Dnipro

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Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 12:25 PM

Kyiv, Ukraine

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The image depicts a dense congregation of water birds on a dark body of water, partially bordered by dirty ice, consistent with a winter scene on the Dnipro River or one of its connected lakes or bays…read more

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