[wisb] Re: Tundra Swans-Dane Co.
- From: "Tom Wood" <tcwood729@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <Wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:29:53 -0600
The Tundra Swans at Lower Mud Lake in McFarland wintered over this year. I
saw 161 there on January 17 and a few other people reported good numbers
there on other dates. Last winter I remember 3 species of swans being there
in small numbers, but I don't
know if there is a precedent for so many Tundra Swans overwintering as they
did this year.
I also stopped at Lower Mud Lake today and saw the swans, but I didn't make
a count. Continuing are 4 previously reported Greater White-fronted Geese
and 1 blue phase Snow Goose. I was surprised by the huge number of Northern
Shovelers on the lake today. They must think its spring. As Pat mentioned,
waterfowl were far out and a good scope was necessary.
Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
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Subject: [wisb] Tundra Swans-Dane Co.
Stopped at Fish Camp Co park north of Stoughton this aft and found some nice
migrant waterfowl. A flock of about 50 Tundra Swans were resting and feeding
there with Common Mergs, Hooded Mergs, Common Goldeneyes, Redhead and
Mallard ducks. Lower Mud lake also had lots of swans and waterfowl but very
distant compared to Fish Camp park. Seems early for so many swans to be
migrating. Years ago it was late March or early April when I recall seeing
them. Nice day to be out with the birds!
Patrick Ready
Stoughton
Dane Co.
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