Mute Swan

Another first for me.
The first White Swans were introduced to Australia during the 19th century. In 1896 the White Swan was introduced into Western Australia by a British colonists. In the early 1900's, it is believed a Russian settler and the town's mayor, Oscar Bernard, introduced White Swans to Northam . Surprisingly, the Avon River in Northam became the only place in Australia where the newly introduced bird survived and today it is still the only place in Australia where White Swans breed naturally in the wild. There are about 80 swans on the Avon River and a new breeding programme is under way to help replenish the many aging birds. The White Swan became a protected species in 1950 under the Department of CALM Wildlife Conservation Act

Thanks to Globe Vista for the information.


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