There appears to be an active Trumpeter Swan nest in Lyon County at Cupp's Slough. At the very least, there are currently two Trumpeter Swans at this location. One bird had a red neck band... tough to read the number in this wind, but appears to be # 139 for any of you banders out there.
Please view respectfully. Trumpeter Swan nesting has not been documented in Lyon County, though this species was a believed to be a regular nesting species in SW MN until around the 1900's. The birds can be identified with a scope from the South end of the slough. Easiest directions to Cupp's Slough are from Russell, MN go West on Lyon county Road 2 to the Lincoln County line where Lyon CR 2 changes to Lincoln CR 13. Turn North at this intersection for 1.8 miles. Cupp's slough lies to the northeast of this intersection, and the birds are active at the northern end of the slough. -- Peace, Roger Schroeder Marshall, MN
