Swans On The Ball!
And so is the photographer………..
Genuine question though – the swan on the nest is the one with the red tag and this is the one we thought was the male (even though it is smaller). So the question is do the swans share the ‘nesting’ responsibilities or is the one on the nest usually the male?
Answers please……………..
March 2nd, 2010 in
News, Swan Blog 2010
Breeding
The black swan breeds from February to May. Birds form isolated pairs in shallow wetlands; both adults raise one brood per season and lay about 10 eggs. The nest is laid on a small island and chicks are able to swim and feed themselves as soon as they hatch. The black swan’s eggs are about two times the size of a chicken egg.
for more info click on link http://steele.dpsk12.org/BlackSwan
Conclusion
Now you have learned about one of the world’s most fascinating animals and its eating habits, its habitat, its breeding and its appearance.
Credits:
The information for this report is from the following sites:
http://www.birding.about.com/library/weekly/aa092200a.htm
http://www.amonline.net.au/factsheets/black_swan.htm
Both parents share the care of the nest, males are larger with a longer and straither bill than the female.