I saw the swans today. After extensive scannning from the boardwalk, I did not see them. However, on the third side of Shoveler Pond, I stopped to look at some ducks, and while I was looking, both swans appeared from behind one of the levees in the center of the pond. They remained in sight only a short time, and then disappeared. I assume they were feeding and out of sight. I went back to the boardwalk and still could not see them. They were visible from the road about 100 feet beyond the bridge viewing area on the third side. You'll need both patience and luck at times. -- Brooke Nicotra Kingwood, Texas, USA Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner