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Through the Reeds

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anatidae

Genus: Cygnus

Species: Cygnus buccinators

Common Name: Trumpeter Swan

 

Trumpeter swans have a very high cygnet mortality rate. Usually only 40% of eggs reach adulthood.

 

This swan crashed through the reeds close to me in order to join its mate and Cygnet.

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Uploaded on July 15, 2014
Taken on May 30, 2014