W'ihal appeared to be a long i auoe manned by 20 canoeists was observed just beyond the line of breakers near the East End pavilion at .New Plymouth on a recent morning. A more thorough inspection with the aid of field glasses revealed, however, 26 black swans resting on the sea in single lile and close together . They were still there in the afternoon, hut had drifted apart somewhat. It is believed they were a flock on their way to a nesting ground. Swans are very strong flyers and cover great distances by night at this time of the year. It is their custom to come down to rest periodically.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4508, 23 September 1930, Page 4
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110Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4508, 23 September 1930, Page 4
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