On Saturday and Sunday there was a black swan on the north end of Nest Lake in Kandiyohi county. Although this bird is native to Australia, and obviously an escapee from a breeder, it is still an interesting bird. This bird appeared to be a juvenile, based on the lighter shade of black and lack of white on wing. It was loosely associating with four Trumpeter swans. I do not know if the lake froze over last night in the cold conditions or if the birds blew away in the gale, but for updates you may contact Dean or Marriette Lovold at 320 796-2100. The bird can be viewed from their yard. (If you search for these swans please be careful not to disturb them- we do not have Trumpeter swans on our CBC).
Randy Frederickson Willmar
