It's the first time since 1957 that white mute swans have arrived in Lakeland by plane. That was the year Queen Elizabeth II gifted two swans to the city.

Mute swans are generally considered invasive in the U.S. and these populations are not migratory. They typically weigh between 20-25 pounds and grow to around 55-62 inches. Their wingspans range ...

In an effort to introduce fresh genetics into the local swan population and diversify the gene pool, the City of Lakeland ...