C24, why do they torment you?

[Al Johnston]

Thanks, David. I'm curious where you're seeing the tundra swan. Do you mind posting the location. BTW, our trumpeter swan pair dropped into our pond yesterday after being missing for 3 weeks. I knew they were ours because the went right to where the feed bucket used to hang. All the best.
Al

[dbellilo]

I saw the tundra swan by the rock beach at the south end of Col. Sam Smith Park, the usual spot for all the winterducks who spend time there...
I only saw the bird on one day, about a week ago, and never again since...

[dbellilo]

And to close up shop on C24...
I spoke to Harry Lumsden today, who confirmed that the bird is indeed a trumpeter swan, but perhaps more interestingly, that bread is a perfectly good food for swans to eat! I shall never again let my thoughts turn murderous upon sight of a swan-feeding bread person!
Thanks again to everyone for their help. It was a true pleasure talking with Harry, by the way. Funny, engaging, and knowledgable, to say the least...
All the best,
David

[BirdNerd]

I spent some time this evening with C24 and friend L23 at Col. Sam Smith. First ever Trumpeters for me

-L

[dbellilo]

Nice going! Poor C24 got some of his bill munched away by a nasty-hearted snapping turtle, but he's still thriving...sadly, my tundra swan has come and gone...