Black Swan by Punaguy
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This is our local Black Swan named Jill. She is the only one we have at this time, I feel a little sorry for her...but she seems to have adapted well and has the run of her spot at the Hilo Rainforest Zoo.
In Australia, Black Swans are common and numerous with almost 50,000 Black Swans being reported at a single site. These birds have been introduced to Sweden and New Zealand, doing too well in some areas resulting in restrictions and controls because they were interfering with the native birds.
Swans are the largest type of water fowl. Black Swans range from 44 to 55 inches (112-140 cm.) with a wing span of 6 feet (183 cm.) with black feathers that sometimes look almost brown or gray. Immature Black Swans will be light grayish brown for about 2 years until they finally get their beautiful black feathers. The swan's long wing tips, only seen while the swan is flying or stretching, are pure white. Swans molt once a year during which time they are flightless.
Black Swans' flattened bills are red and white with fine grooves that help grip the underwater plants. Their legs and webbed feet are black. They do not dive for food. Their long necks allow them to reach down and feed on plants in deeper water than geese or ducks.
Nesting season occurs from February through September. Black Swans mate for life and build nests in the wetlands, usually on islands or on water plants. These nests, large and built of sticks and vegetation, are created by both parents. Most species of swans will not allow another swan into their territory during nesting season. Black Swans are the exception and will often build their nests in colonies.
A great weekend to all, and thanks for your valuable insights and comments on my many previous posts...Aloha Ya'all~
Comments (27)
kreepingtyme
A very beautiful picture and a great pose to capture the swan in. Thanks for the extensive details on these beautiful creatures. :)
Akinom
What a grace! Gorgeous shot, Dave! Aloha
thevolunteer
Nice capture. She has sneeky eyes. Or is she looking at YOU....Aloha keep up the good work.
diomedes66
Reminds me of Tyrone Power who made a pirate movie titled "The Black Swan" :-) He occasionally molted too :-) Quite excellent image of this beautiful graceful bird! Hope she gets a companion soon! Bravo!
hotracer2
Thanks for the information behind this beautiful Black Swan, excellent capture:):):):):)
erskogly
Beautiful capture with light that really brings out the texture in those black feathers. Excellent!
sharky_
Awesome. Its not just the bird....its the whole picture. Excellent job on this one. Aloha
cynlee
glad to hear she's thriving... rare to me... a beautiful shot :]
Ariela
This is interesting! And it is a beautiful shot. Really appreciate the information with this. Excellent capture, by the way. :-)
watapki66
Beautiful image! Wonderful lighting!
Tedz
Yep...You are right...I have Black Swans...literally a Stones throw away....lovely Shot!
kennyliu
What a clean shot!! She's lovely!
Kaimi22
If not for the ripples in the water, I'd say that Black beauty was floating on air. What a gorgeous shot. What a sweet and serene pose she gave you. That is beautiful work, Uncle. Truly an exquisite shot. I love it. One of my favorites!
nongo
This is an awesome image, the colors and the water, and the cool pose Jill has graced us with!!! Very well done Dave, I love this one!!!!
Zacko
WOOOOW!!! Is that "thing" for real? SOoooo coool!!! Never seen a swan of that etnichal orginin. Looks soooo beautiful, especially against that clear water. Excellent capture my friend! Have a great day Dave #:O)
soulofharmony
isnt she elegant and so graceful beautifully presented love the coy expression captured stunning :)...)))))))
cygne
excellente photo l eau egalement est tres bien rendu!
kansas
She is a beauty! Thanks for the info. I've never seen a black swan for real.
urbin
yes...this one is exceptionnal !!!
jcv2
Excellent capture of this black swan, so well composed! Love it!
Lledeline
Beautiful
Blitzz-Licht
very very beautiful this goth swan (-:
Saurav
Excellent portrait of this bird. We have a lot of them here in Western Australia.
blacq_nyght_vampyre
Very beautiful capture!
deannemart
Truly wonderful! The water is so clear that she would seem to be floating in air, but for the fact that the light is glinting off the ripples :)
TwoPynts
Jill is a beauty! I appreciate the info too. Awsome job!
bleachfix
I love the texture in the water as well as the sharpness of the eye...the orange-red beak really stands out! []/;^)