“ Drying off ”
This black swan was drying its feathers before doing a thorough preening. Although these birds are not native to NZ, they have become endemic, so are found on most lakes and wetlands around the country. A bit of trivia...the term "Black Swan " was coined originally by Juvenal, a Roman poet, and ...
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Photo Location: Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Cathy Pearton Edited 5 months ago

    Aren't swans just massive when their wings are outstretched!

    Aren't swans just massive when their wings are outstretched!

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  • Jeanine Ashdown Edited 6 months ago

    The light falls nicely on the feathers. It is amazing seeing them with fully stretched wings.

    The light falls nicely on the feathers. It is amazing seeing them with fully stretched wings.

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Regular Critique
Shred away! I feel no pain.
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#nature #swan #lake #wild_birds #tauranga #nz_52framers #sony

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