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Cygnus atratus

2 Black Swan at suppressed

Cygnus atratus at suppressed - 10 Sep 2023
Cygnus atratus at suppressed - 10 Sep 2023
Cygnus atratus at suppressed - 10 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Cygnus atratus 12 Sep 2023 Darcy
Cygnus atratus 12 Sep 2023 CarbonAI
Cygnus atratus 12 Sep 2023 KylieWaldon

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User's notes

I had to run to get into the hide to get the close up shot but I think it was worth it. They quickly took cover in the reeds and didn't come out again. 5 cygnets.

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Species information

  • Cygnus atratus Scientific name
  • Black Swan Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 7 Abundance
  • 10 Sep 2023 10:57 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
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