[mou] Mute Swans again
sbeecher@visi.com
sbeecher@visi.com
Wed, 07 Apr 2004 12:58:37 -0500
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<div align="left"><font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt">I sighted a pair on Big Carnelian Lake today. One was <b>not</b> mute but swam
around issuing coarse croaks, while the other went to a small island and
appeared to be preparing or improving a nest - just above water level,
pulling vegetation in around itself. On the other end of the 40 foot island a
Canadian Goose was doing the same, while a lone loon swam around the
island calling.</span></font></div>
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<font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt">The island has a sign - Loon Nesting Area. I wonder if there is enough
room.</span></font></div>
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<font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt">A local lakeshore owner came by and said there were 28 Swans there
yesterday and she "thought" that many had orange bills.</span></font></div>
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<font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt">Steve </span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt">Washington Co</span></font></div>
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