Mute Swans are no less a pest and invasive species than European Starlings or House Sparrows. Left unchecked, they can and will cause significant ecological damage. The situation on the east coast, in Maryland and Delaware, is ample proof of that. Mute Swans should be removed from wherever they are found. If for no other reason, this species should be reported so the DNR can take action.
Jim Williams Wayzata On Dec 8, 2004, at 6:14 PM, Dennis/Barbara Martin wrote: While we are all happy about help for the Starling situation, everybody should be aware that this will mean that the DNR will resume getting rid of Mute Swans in their attempt to introduce Trumpeter Swans. In past years Mute Swans were shot by the DNR, as soon as birders seemed to not be looking at them as much. As such I have not reported Mute Swans to the MOU listserve as the DNR monitored it for locations. I suggest that we all return to that position. Dennis Martin [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "MARTELL, Mark" <[email protected]> To: "MOU - Net (E-mail)" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 12:02 PM Subject: [mou] Invasive Species > > At Saturday's (excellent) annual MOU meeting, mention was made of the attempt to get Congress to specifically remove invasive species from protection by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The House passed, and the Senate has agreed to such legislation. Much to the relief of bluebirds across the country. > > More info can be found at www.audubon.org > > Mark Martell > Director of Bird Conservation > Audubon Minnesota > 2357 Ventura Drive #106 > St. Paul, MN 55125 > 651-739-9332 > 651-731-1330 (FAX) > > _______________________________________________ > mou-net mailing list > [email protected] > http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net > _______________________________________________ mou-net mailing list [email protected] http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net
