I took this picture at a natural looking zoo in Christchurch and always assumed the two Black Swans were captives. I recently read some articles about Black Swans and now I wonder...
Most animals in the area were identified by signs (including the eels the caretaker is feeding). The swans were not. And many other ducks and smaller birds were flying in and out of the pond area. I never saw the swans fly but wonder if that was just because they have it made sitting right where they are...
Any opinions on whether or not these guys were most likely captives, or might they have been wild birds just hanging out at the animal park where there was plenty of easy food.
https://picasaweb.google.com/harveyronp/NewZealand2004#5559894041744484146
Most animals in the area were identified by signs (including the eels the caretaker is feeding). The swans were not. And many other ducks and smaller birds were flying in and out of the pond area. I never saw the swans fly but wonder if that was just because they have it made sitting right where they are...
Any opinions on whether or not these guys were most likely captives, or might they have been wild birds just hanging out at the animal park where there was plenty of easy food.
https://picasaweb.google.com/harveyronp/NewZealand2004#5559894041744484146