Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

Preferred Habitat

Estuaries, coastal lagoons, and quiet ponds or slow-moving rivers

Diet

Submerged aquatic vegetation, algae, and small pond organisms

Behavioral Notes

Swims with a graceful S-curve neck profile and holds its wings arched slightly over its back. Highly aggressive defender of its space.

My Sighting Journal

"Incredibly elegant posture. Glided across the glassy surface of the water without making a single ripple."