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The Black Swan is the only entirely black-coloured swan in the world.
They form isolated pairs or small colonies in shallow wetlands. Birds pair for life, with both adults raising one brood per season. The eggs are laid in an untidy nest made of reeds and grasses. The nest is placed either on a small island or floated in deeper water.
Canon 50D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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Many thanks for checking out my photos, please feel free to give feedback! My wanderings in nature and observations of birds, particularly raptors, is what gives me great joy and constantly reminds me of the beauty and strength of life. My favourites are raptors, I love their freedom, grace, ruthlessness, pride, adaptability and flexibility and I learn much about parenting, protection and blind faith from them.
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black swan, cygnus astratus, australian, waterbird, wetlands

Comments

  • Angie66
    Angie669 months ago

    Beautiful shot :)

  • Many thanks Angie!

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  • Larry Trupp
    Larry Trupp9 months ago

    Beautiful

  • Thanks Larry!

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  • bobby1
    bobby19 months ago

    Stunning image:))

  • Many thanks Bobby!

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  • shortshooter-Al
    shortshooter-Al9 months ago

    I love the red beak, or bill or whatever it’s called. A beautiful shot Deb.

  • Many thanks Al, it’s a bill!

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  • Mark Hughes
    Mark Hughes9 months ago

    Beautiful swan and capture Debs, they are very unique with their colours, best wishes, Mark.

  • Many thanks Mark, they’re very beautiful in that late afternoon light!

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  • Robert H Carney
    Robert H Carney9 months ago

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    Beautiful image!

  • Many thanks Robert, they are so beautiful and full of grace!

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  • Ray Clarke
    Ray Clarke9 months ago

  • Isabel Coote Photography
    Isabel Coote P...8 months ago

  • Many thanks Isabel, very happy making!

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