Mute Swan (Cygnus Olor)

Photos by BarrytheBirder

The Mute Swan is an old-world species that was introduced in North America in the 19th century.   It has been introduced and is breeding in the Great Lakes region and farther west plus along the Atlantic Coast from Massachusetts to Virginia, where some native species are being displaced.   It is commonly seen in public park parks and gardens, plus in the wild.

Mute Swans often swim with their necks held in a graceful S-curve and sometimes with their wings arched above their backs.   They are readily noticeable for the prominent black knob at the base of their orange bills. 

See BarrytheBirder of August 2nd 

for a blog on the Trumpeter Swan.

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