Seward, Alaska
What a day for TRUMPETER SWANS!
Ten Trumpeter Swans clustered well within the recommended 6’ personal space, feeding in a recent opening in the ice at the rear of the Nash Road wetlands. The stoic pair apparently gave up defending this frozen nesting site, at least for now.
However, the three resident cygnets that just yesterday fed in the company of their doting parents at the Lagoon, were suddenly all alone, abandoned. I wonder how the parents ditched them? Must have been quite a scene!
The two adults that were spotted on Monday were again cruising along the shore by Scheffler Creek. As many businesses, schools, and government offices are closed, a lot of folks were out walking their dogs along the beach, making the Swans a bit nervous.
Every day seems like a Saturday now for many. I'm grateful we can still enjoy the great Outdoors. May everyone stay healthy!
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report Reporter
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