The Black Swan, as its name suggests, is mostly dark purplish-black, but the bright red bill or beak noticeably adds color to the bird. This swan is a regional symbol of the English town of Dawlish.
Red Beaks of Dawlish Black Swans
Red Beak
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Creating Circular Ripples
A Black Swan creating circular ripples at Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, South Carolina
Black Swans of Dawlish
The black swans in Dawlish have been a major tourist attraction for decades and are used as the town’s emblem. They were introduced to the town from New Zealand at the start of the 20th Century, by a former Dawlish resident who emigrated. The black swan is native to Australia.
Dawlish Black Swans
Dawlish Black Swan