Black Swan
Kakīānau

Black Swans are a familiar and elegant sight on many New Zealand waterways and are regularly seen around Waikawa Beach.

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Although not native to New Zealand, they have become a well-established part of our freshwater landscapes and are often seen grazing quietly on aquatic plants or cruising across ponds and estuaries with their cygnets in tow.

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Like many species, Black Swans thrive best where waterways are healthy and food sources are plentiful.

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The Black Swan in all its grace​