Thank you for the update. On Dec 17, 2016 7:08 PM, "Deb Buehler" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Max--I believe the tribute story led you to believe that the swan had been > on Lake Harriet for some time. It had not. I believe it was Thursday that > I first saw it--and there was a post on MOU. The weather became rapidly > horrid--and believe me--I so wish I had done something yesterday. > Well--other than go down to check it. I have a video from my phone from > yesterday, showing the swan swimming around and being VERY ACTIVE- saw it > launch upwards to flap/preen both wings, exposing the beautiful, white, > feathers. It was nudging coots out of the way, etc. So, I think I thought > that perhaps it would fly with some of the ducks? > > > > ________________________________ > From: Minnesota Birds <[email protected]> on behalf of Max Richter < > [email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2016 6:22 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [mou-net] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co. > > Me too. Let's not let another one die from human choices. I will help > however I can. > > On Dec 17, 2016 6:17 PM, "ihatehicks666" <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 > >> > >> > >> > >>>> [http://www.wrcmn.org/images/2mallsmirror270.jpg]<http:// > >> www.wrcmn.org/<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<http://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<http://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://<> > >> http://www.Facebook.com/WRCMN<http://www.Facebook.com/WRCMN<http://> > >>>> 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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