The Black Swans of Dawlish

Enjoyed a very cold walk today from Dawlish to Dawlish Warren and back. We parked in John Nash Drive, named after the man who introduced the black swans to Dawlish.

The black swans of Dawlish were introduced to the town from New Zealand by John Nash, a Dawlish-born man who emigrated during adulthood but paid frequent visits to the town. The swan has been the town emblem for over forty years.

The black swan is native to Australia and is found throughout much of the south-eastern and south-western parts. It is found on most wetlands, ranging from small well-vegetated freshwater swamps to large, open waters, including bays and inlets. The black swan is fully protected in all states and territories of Australia.

Back blipped some other photos today