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 <55norto...@gmail.com> Date: 12/17/16 7:52 AM (GMT-06:00) To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 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 <deb-lindenhi...@hotmail.com> 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 <MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU> on behalf of Alex Sundvall < > asgreenplanet4...@gmail.com> > Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 7:37 AM > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > 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 <beth...@juno.com> > 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 <tvo...@wrcmn.org> 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 > > > > > > 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 <55norto...@gmail.com> 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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