On this lake they first observed a black swan, which species, though proverbially rare in other parts of the world, is here by no means uncommon, being found on most of the lakes.

This was a very noble bird, larger than the common swan, and equally beautiful in form.

On being shot at, it rose and discovered that its wings were edged with white: the bill was tinged with red.
In three days, with great difficulty, they passed the swamps and marshes which lie near the harbour.

Nothing can more fully point out the great improvement which may be made by the industry of a civilized people in this country, than the circumstances of the small streams which descend into Port Jackson.

They all proceed from swamps produced by the stagnation of the water after rising from the springs.