A Black Swan in Worcester Co., Maryland (12/23/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Marcia Balestri MBP List

A Black Swan found near the Patuxent River in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/9/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Mary B. Hollinger MBP List

A Black Swan among Tundra Swans in Carroll Co., Maryland (11/16/2014).

Photo by Rob Graff MBP List

Black Swans in Howard Co., Maryland (11/15/2009).

View Record Details Photo by Jeff Culler MBP List

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9 Records

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Status

This Australian species is popular in waterfowl collections and occasionally appears in Maryland lakes and ponds. It is not established and is not on the official checklist of Maryland birds. The abridged MD/DCRC database lists over 25 reports of this exotic species.

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A Black Swan in Worcester Co., Maryland (12/23/2016). View Record Details Media by Marcia Balestri.

A Black Swan found near the Patuxent River in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/9/2016). View Record Details Media by Mary B. Hollinger.

A Black Swan among Tundra Swans in Carroll Co., Maryland (11/16/2014). Media by Rob Graff.

Black Swans in Howard Co., Maryland (11/15/2009). View Record Details Media by Jeff Culler.