Whopper Swan

This stunning book offers a heartfelt and beautiful portrayal of the Whooper Swan. It narrates the remarkable comeback of this legendary bird: a hundred years ago, the species was on the brink of extinction, but today it once again graces our skies with its melodious presence.

The book explores what the swans communicate as they gather in bowing circles, why they are expanding into warmer climates, and the advantages of having more neck vertebrae than a giraffe.

Author Anna Froster delves into Nordic history from the swan's perspective, from the curse in The Kalevala against those who violated the swan’s sanctity to Gustaf II Adolph’s death penalty for swan hunters.

Photographer Jonas Classon has documented the return of the Whooper Swans each spring for over half of his life, capturing their essence in breathtaking photographs.