Swan Black (Cygnus atratus) adult in flight, a migrant – Guernsey

Full Size
Swan Black (Cygnus atratus) adult in flight, a migrant – Guernsey

Note the white stripe on trailing edge of the wings that is only just visible when the Swan is settled. The Swan is  native of Australia introduced in Europe and living in the wild in Guernsey.  Thus I have classified it as a migrant rather than vagrant.

  • Species:Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)
  • Bird Type:Adult in flight
  • FamilyDucks, Geese & Swans (Anatidae)
  • Date Taken20140816
  • Location:Water Reservoir
  • Area:Guernsey Island
  • Country:UK
  • Region:All Europe
Photo File Ref: BOE42201ac Swan Black 3 Water Reservoir Guernsey UK Aug14 PH2_2162
Scroll to Top