Spring is in full swing and animal parents will be especially protective of their territories and offspring. Here are 10 tips for interacting responsibly with Mute Swans and other wildlife this season. ...
It’s March break – an ideal time to get outside with children and enjoy nature, including Mute Swans. Here is information about how you might recognize individual swans and what you might see them doing at this time of year. ...
Have you ever wondered where Mute Swans go in the winter or if they stay, how they survive? Swans do not migrate as far south as the southern US and bonded pairs will try to stay in their territory to defend for the nesting season. But they will migrate as ...
Birds Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada recently released a major new report entitled The State of Canada’s Birds. This blog presents the highlights with respect to Canada’s three swan species. ...
On a recent vacation to Ireland, I was fortunate to connect with Mary Joyce-Glynn, one of the founders of Galway & Claddagh Swan Rescue. Mary gave me a tour of swan sites and the sanctuary. A highlight was meeting Lily the goose, surrogate mom to generations of cygnets in care ...
The Hindu goddess Saraswati is often depicted with a Mute Swan, which she rides! Like Saraswati herself, Mute Swans are associated with wisdom and knowledge, as well as discipline and excellence. ...