If it is indeed a second swan, I'd really like to know where they're coming from.
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device -------- Original message --------From: Elizabeth Javinsky <[email protected]> Date: 12/17/16 4:50 PM (GMT-06:00) To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [mou-net] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co. So now it sounds like there is another black swan out there? That might be the one that someone posted seen all spring, summer and fall at the old Cedar Bridge by the airport. What is going on that there would be two of these birds abandoned? Does this one need to be rescued? > On Dec 17, 2016, at 4:46 PM, Jim Ryan <[email protected]> wrote: > > The report of the death of the black swan this morning is most interesting > because Steve Weston and I saw one this afternoon about 4pm at Fort > Snelling State Park. We presumed it was the same bird reported earlier by > numerous observers. Perhaps there are two? I never saw the bird everyone's > been discussing. The one we saw had a bright red bill. > >> On Dec 17, 2016 4:16 PM, "Deb Buehler" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> The Black Swan on Lake Harriet died around 11 a.m. today. I saw his body >> slip under the water, after staying on the surface a bit. He was covered >> in frost. I am glad his suffering is over--and really wish the stupid >> humans who were his "caretakers" abandon their need for exotic animals. >> >> >> It was encouraging to have people respond--willing to help. The plan was >> to use cracked corn to lure the swan to a safe place where we could then >> throw a blanket over him to carry him to the box/car. (Ellie, at a >> wildlife rehabilitation center in Duluth gave me the suggestion.) There >> were people willing to foster the swan until a permanent home was found, >> and someone was checking on veterinary services....... A water rescue was >> not an option. >> >> >> Finally, I realize that this animal was not indigenous or wild. Walking >> past it for 3 days made me believe it had to have been suffering--because >> of humans. It was sad to witness. >> >> >> deb >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Minnesota Birds <[email protected]> on behalf of birdman6847 < >> [email protected]> >> Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2016 1:17 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co. >> >> I think calling the local news media is not a bad idea. >> Just sayin.... >> >> >> Thomas Patrick Malone >> Dunedin Florida >> Meadowlands Minnesota >> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE DDevice >> >> -------- Original message --------From: Pat Norton <[email protected]> >> Date: 12/17/16 09:36 (GMT-05:00) To: [email protected] Subject: Re: >> [mou-net] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co. >> I have a kayak. I'm not a great kayaker, but it would beat the rescue >> boards. >> >> On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 8:33 AM, ihatehicks666 <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> If I had a boat, I'd be out there in a flash. I work today, but if there >>> are any attempts to do a rescue, I'd be able to help tomorrow afternoon. >>> >>> I've posted on MAARS Facebook page, and also on Kare 11's page. >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device >>> >>> -------- Original message -------- >>> From: Pat Norton <[email protected]> >>> Date: 12/17/16 7:52 AM (GMT-06:00) >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co. >>> >>> I live near Lake Harriet - can I be of help? I know swans are big and can >>> hurt if they hit with their large wings, but this one is probably pretty >>> weak. >>> >>> On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 7:09 AM, Deb Buehler < >> [email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Good Morning, >>>> >>>> I just returned from Lake Harriet, where the Black Swan was out on the >>>> ice, away from the ducks, geese, etc. Why is it that some people find >>> the >>>> need and energy to save feral cats, and then this bird has to die??? >> It >>> is >>>> horrible to witness. Had to vent.............. (no pun) Deb >>>> >>>> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> From: Minnesota Birds <[email protected]> on behalf of Alex >>> Sundvall < >>>> [email protected]> >>>> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 7:37 AM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co. >>>> >>>> This bird has been around since April, as it is highly unlikely that >>> there >>>> have been two Black Swans to go missing in one year. The bird was at >> Old >>>> Cedar Ave Bridge for most of that time, and was there until a couple of >>>> months ago. At some point it left, and showed up at Lake Harriet. >> Barring >>>> either walking there or someone capturing ti and transporting it there, >>> the >>>> bird likely flew there. They are nonmigratory birds in Australia, and >>>> considering this is a captive individual, it doesn't really know of any >>>> place to fly to, hence the bird hasn't moved off the ice. I was under >> the >>>> impression that it couldn't fly, which is why it was at Old Cedar for >> all >>>> spring, summer, and fall. The WRC only takes natives, and certainly >>> doesn't >>>> take pets. This was likely a bird in a private collection, as no >> reports >>> of >>>> a missing swan have been put out, so the chances of recapture, or >> wanting >>>> it back are slim. They are sold and bred in the states (primarily >>> Florida). >>>> When I viewed the bird yesterday afternoon, it had visible ice on its >>>> feathers, was out of the water sitting on the ice, and was not feeding. >>>> Best, >>>> Alex >>>> >>>> On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 12:35 AM, Elizabeth Javinsky <[email protected] >>> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> So there are some conflicting reports and it is not clear if this >> swan >>>> can >>>>> fly or not. Has anyone seen it flying in the last 24 hours? Also, if >>> the >>>>> swan is not injured and can fly, why would it be hanging out in these >>>> cold >>>>> temperatures? I do know a couple people who deal in animal rescue >> that >>>>> would probably help if someone can definitively confirm if this one >>> needs >>>>> help. I would hate to see it freeze to death or get stuck in mostly >>> iced >>>>> over water. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks. >>>>> >>>>> Beth >>>>> >>>>>> On Dec 15, 2016, at 10:06 PM, Tami Vogel <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hello everyone - >>>>>> >>>>>> We only accept wild animals. I suspect this swan was released or >>>> escaped >>>>> someone's property. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd recommend people check community forums and Facebook pages in >> the >>>>> event someone is in fact looking for it. Start with the area it was >>>>> initially seen. You may also want to check Craigslist. >>>>>> >>>>>> Hopefully the owner is located and if not a good new home can be >>> found. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Tami Vogel >>>>>> Communications Director >>>>>> Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota >>>>>> www.wrcmn.org<http://www.wrcmn.org> >> [http://www.wrcmn.org/images/2mallsmirror270.jpg]<http://www.wrcmn.org/> >> >> The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota :: WRCMN< >> http://www.wrcmn.org/> >> www.wrcmn.org >> The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota provides quality medical >> care and rehabilitation for all injured, sick and orphaned wild animals, >> and shares its knowledge >> >> >> >>>> [http://www.wrcmn.org/images/2mallsmirror270.jpg]<http:// >> www.wrcmn.org/> >>>> >>>> The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota :: WRCMN< >>>> http://www.wrcmn.org/> >> [http://www.wrcmn.org/images/2mallsmirror270.jpg]<http://www.wrcmn.org/> >> >> The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota :: WRCMN< >> http://www.wrcmn.org/> >> www.wrcmn.org >> The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota provides quality medical >> care and rehabilitation for all injured, sick and orphaned wild animals, >> and shares its knowledge >> >> >> >>>> www.wrcmn.org<http://www.wrcmn.org> >> [http://www.wrcmn.org/images/2mallsmirror270.jpg]<http://www.wrcmn.org/> >> >> The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota :: WRCMN< >> http://www.wrcmn.org/> >> www.wrcmn.org >> The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota provides quality medical >> care and rehabilitation for all injured, sick and orphaned wild animals, >> and shares its knowledge >> >> >> >>>> The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota provides quality >> medical >>>> care and rehabilitation for all injured, sick and orphaned wild >> animals, >>>> and shares its knowledge >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>> www.Facebook.com/WRCMN<http://www.Facebook.com/WRCMN<http://< >> http://www.Facebook.com/WRCMN<http://www.Facebook.com/WRCMN<http://> >>>> www.Facebook.com/WRCMN<http://www.Facebook.com/WRCMN<http:// >> www.Facebook.com/WRCMN<http://www.Facebook.com/WRCMN>>> >>>>>> Twitter and Instagram: WRCMN >>>>>> On Dec 15, 2016 8:44 PM, Pat Norton <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> Perhaps the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville could help. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 2:05 PM, Max Richter <https://urldefense. >>>>> proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__max.r.richter-40gmail.com& >> d=DQICaQ&c= >>>>> euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r= >>> 5gIOkmnQ1nLB2gWkMnpF7Q&m= >>>>> RFQbRXDQl0YQkcN0H_VW5ARfTyXLAcDQM20MJRZ0MoI&s= >>>>> pS4T6ve80426Ok_Cv7HeV2ceV3ulj_wkPX8ywFZQ6CE&e= > >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> How beautiful, but the swan would not survive the winter on its >> own, >>>>> would >>>>>>> it? I helped organize a waterfowl rescue on Powderhorn lake once. >>>> Does >>>>>>> this need to be done to save the swan? >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Dec 14, 2016 1:45 PM, "Jason Caddy" <https://urldefense. >>>>> proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__j.caddy-40hotmail.com&d=DQICaQ&c= >>>>> euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r= >>> 5gIOkmnQ1nLB2gWkMnpF7Q&m= >>>>> RFQbRXDQl0YQkcN0H_VW5ARfTyXLAcDQM20MJRZ0MoI&s=bwh4QZFCtl-volkwlNioI_ >>>>> dSujkCAlftB-LL0UX4cXM&e= > wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There is a Black Swan associating with a large raft of Mallards >> on >>>> the >>>>>>>> southwest side (where the dock is in the summer) of Lake Harriet >>>> right >>>>>>> now. >>>>>>>> I know this is not technically a countable species but it is a >>>>> beautiful >>>>>>>> bird none-the-less. 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