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Cygnus atratus
Mostly black and shades of grey, these elegant birds have bright red bills with a pale bar near the tip. Flight feathers are white and they are known for its "S" shaped neck.
The Black Swan is common in the wetlands of south western and eastern Australia and adjacent coastal islands. Source: Wikipedia These were seen in the southern Mangroves on Western Port Bay, Victoria.
These swans were seen in the company of Silver Gulls, Pacific Gulls and Pelicans.
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Three, beautiful photos....
I agree Caroline. Although they are fairly common here, almost everyone always stops to admire their graceful beauty !
Wow so beautiful