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Black swan, an aquatic bird, swimming peacefully on calm water, creating subtle ripples and reflection in Lake Pupuke in Western Springs Park

Black swan, an aquatic bird, swimming peacefully on calm water, creating subtle ripples and reflection in Lake Pupuke in Western Springs Park

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