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Swan ID

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Posted by Mark Jenkins on February 4, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Swan ID
I took this photo this am on Lake Woodlands, north of Houston in below freezing temps. I don't know what type of swan this is, if that is what it is. I didn't think there were any natural occuring swans this far south. Help please. Thanks
Posted by Mia McPherson on February 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM
I'd say immature Mute Swan Mark because of the bump at the base of the bill, but I could be wrong. Mute Swans are an introduced species.
Posted by Luke Ormand on February 4, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I agree with Mia, it's an immature Mute Swan