Flooded coast road and coastal marshland after tidal surge, with Mute Swans (Cygnus olor)

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Flooded coast road and coastal marshland after tidal surge, with Mute Swans (Cygnus olor)

Flooded coast road and coastal marshland after tidal surge, with Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) swimming and submerged birdwatching hide in background, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, North Norfolk, England, December 2013

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Media ID 9686139

© FLPA/Roger Tidman

Aftermath Birdwatching Cley Cley Next The Sea Environmental Flood Flooded Flooding Floods Floodwater Floodwaters Hide Hides High Level Levels Marshes Marshland Marshlands North Sea Road Roads Roadsign Roadsigns Seawater Sign Signs Storm Storms Submerged Surge Surges Swan Swans Swimming Tidal Tide Tides United Kingdom Wildfowl Reserves

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. In this incredible snapshot captured by FLPA/Roger Tidman, we witness nature's unexpected takeover of a flooded coast road in North Norfolk, England. After a powerful tidal surge, the coastal marshland and roads were transformed into an aquatic wonderland fit for Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) to gracefully navigate. As if auditioning for their own version of "Swan Lake on Wheels" these elegant creatures swim through what used to be lanes filled with cars. With their long necks held high and feathers glimmering under the winter sun, they seem completely at home in this unusual setting. But wait! In the background, there is more than meets the eye. A submerged birdwatching hide peeks out from beneath the water's surface like a secret lair for avian enthusiasts. It seems even our feathered friends enjoy some privacy while observing their wetland habitat. This photo perfectly captures both the beauty and resilience of wildlife in face of adversity. As stormy weather wreaks havoc along Europe's temperate coasts, it is heartwarming to see how animals adapt and thrive amidst challenging conditions. So next time you're stuck in traffic, just imagine swans elegantly swimming past your window instead of honking horns. Who knows? Maybe one day they'll have their own dedicated lanes as they continue to remind us that nature always finds its way back onto center stage!

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