Just a note, The Black Swan is not a rare bird. It's an escaped bird. It's like seeing a parrot in your yard. The last thing we need is to get the media involved with this.
Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2016, at 8:36 AM, Pat Norton <55norto...@gmail.com> wrote: > > 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 <ihatehicks...@gmail.com> > 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 <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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