1.   In literature, the swan has been a symbol of purity and virtue.

2.   Look, there are some swans on the river.

3.   Swans are always fierce in defence of their young.

4.   The wild whooper swan is a bird of great beauty and, I think, on the increase in the Border region.

5.   We know that swans are strong and violent and can attack you.

6.   Well-chosen taps and accessories may help, but gold swans are out.

7.   An injured swan is on the road to recovery -- thanks to the ancient oriental science of acupuncture.

8.   This injured swan is about to receive some rather unorthodox treatment.

9.   These Black Australian swans are quite at home even in sub zero temperatures.

10.   For New Yorkers and nearby residents, the local swans are probably mute swans.