The life history of the majestic black swan is depicted in its natural surroundings of swampland at the edge of lakes and lagoons. The nest which is made on reeds and twigs or any slight elevation in the swamp is defended against all comers. From 2-6 eggs are hatched and the cygnets take at once to the water. By six weeks they are almost adult and able to look after themselves. Swans are nomads and when heavy rain swamps their home they fly off to seek a new one. Scenes are included of other water birds such as pelicans, swamp hens and egrets. No other credits available.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320254
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Environmental aspects
Animals & Wildlife → Waterfowl
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Birds - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)