Psilos Wildfowl Photography

Black necked Swan

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Here are the cygnets when they are about 2 months old. They retain their white feathers for longer than most species of swan.
Cygnet at approx. 3 months. The plumage is now turning grey and the red of the beak is beginning to show through.
Here is the whole family. You can see their black necks starting to show through. They are about 4 months old. The cygnet in the photo below now shows its adult colours. It is about 5 months old. Even at this stage they stay close to their parents.