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.

For better news…

Today I saw and photographed three red-shouldered hawks. Two were perched together!