Kip’s Comments - December 21, 2024
Another Two Part Post - Swans and Red-shouldered Hawks
I am disappointed to share that at least two more adult trumpeter swans and one cygnet (young of the year) trumpeter swan have perished in the outbreak at Sweet Marsh. More waterfowl, raptors, or carrion eaters may have succumbed without detection. The situation is sad.
These losses have been reported to the Iowa DNR.
Trumpeter Swans - Image 934077
Trumpeter Swans - Image 934073
Trumpeter Swans - Image 934065
Trumpeter Swans - Image 934074
Dead Trumpeter Swan Cygnet - Image 934062 (This young swan walked away from the ice, dropped down, and died.)
Dead Trumpeter Swans - Image 934034
For better news…
Today I saw and photographed three red-shouldered hawks. Two were perched together!
Two Red-shouldered Hawks Perched - Image 934096
Red-shouldered Hawk - Image 934080
