A white Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) stands prominently on a light brown sandy beach in Varna, Bulgaria, adjacent to the Black Sea

A white Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) stands prominently on a light brown sandy beach in Varna, Bulgaria, adjacent to the Black Sea. The swan is positioned in the foreground, facing right, displaying its long neck, white plumage, and an orange beak with a distinct black basal knob. Its dark webbed feet are visible on the sand. The background features a wide expanse of blue-grey water, exhibiting subtle ripples. Several smaller birds, identified as gulls, are observed floating on the water surface in the midground and background. The scene is illuminated by bright sunlight, casting discernible shadows from the swan's legs onto the sand. The immediate shoreline consists of granular sand meeting the water's edge.