Black swans have been reported in Florida, USA, but there is no evidence that they are breeding; persistent sightings may be due to continual releases or escapes. Orange County California has also seen the exotic bird in Lake Forest, Irvine and Newport Beach as of October 5, 2020. The "Lake Forest Keys community bought the original swans about eight to 10 years ago and since then there have been many births and gaggles from the original couple" according to a report in the Orange County Register. Black swans formerly resided in the vicinity of Lake Junaluska, a large lake in Waynesville, North Carolina.