A mute swan (Cygnus olor) foraging. The mute swan is an invasive species thatis considered one of Chesapeake Bay's most harmful species as they edge outother waterfowl and destroy aquatic vegetation.
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Photographer: Mary Hollinger
Affiliation: NOAA/NESDIS/NODC (ret.)
Date: 2008 March 9
Location: Maryland, Patuxent River
Subject: Coastline