There's been a lone swan (trumpeter) hanging out for at least 2 weeks in the SE cloverleaf pond at the intersection of I-94 and I-694. It seems healthy, feeding often as I drive by. There is no place to stop to view the bird, just slowing down a bit is the best you can do. Since the pond is no more than 50 meters from the Mississippi I worry that it is a she with intentions of nesting there. I worry because I fear she will lose her brood when she tries to walk them across the freeway ramp someday.
Would there necessarily be a pair in the pond if there is a nest there, or does the female try to keep her nest secret from even her mate (who could be on the river for all I know? Tim (new today to MOU listserv)
