Grace on water, fury in defence — swans are not as gentle as they look.
Lakes, rivers, and coastal wetlands in the Northern Hemisphere and Australasia
Carve it in today's puzzleSwans are among the few birds that pair for life, with couples maintaining their bond year-round. They can fly at speeds of up to 95 km/h and travel thousands of miles on migration. A swan can break a human arm with a single wing strike when defending its nest. A male swan is called a cob, a female a pen, and a baby a cygnet.
The Swan offers a moderate challenge: it has both broad areas to clear quickly and fine details that reward a careful hand. Start with the gouge on large negative-space areas.
Switch to the chisel for the mid-range details, and finish any thin protrusions with the knife. Use a Peek if you lose track of the proportions.