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Swans on Storke
updated: Feb 06, 2013, 8:45 PM
By Edhat Subscriber
While driving down Storke Road towards Isla Vista School Monday
morning about 8:00am, I notice two very large white birds in the field on the
right between the driving range and West Campus housing. I slowed
waaaay down and got a really good look: Swans. Mute swans, to be
precise. I read that they were introduced to North America but have never
seen them "in the wild". I'm curious if anyone knows this pair or has other
sightings to report. Thanks!
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COMMENT 371668
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2013-02-06 09:16 PM |
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Yes! I live nearby and have had the pleasure of seeing them numerous times. I've noticed them over the last few weeks in the same area you noticed them.
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COMMENT 371676P
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2013-02-06 09:56 PM |
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How wonderful! I'd like to go and see them. Can you recommend a time that the chances would be the best?
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COMMENT 371681
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2013-02-06 10:49 PM |
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Swans are beautiful birds, but should not be approached, they can attack, especially if protecting cygnets.
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COMMENT 371686P
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2013-02-07 12:04 AM |
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JULIAN: Good point. Many people do not know a swan can break bones, human bones, with a good swing of a wing.
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COMMENT 371697P
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2013-02-07 06:34 AM |
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I've seen them walking by there on my lunch hour, peaceful and beautiful to look at :)
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COMMENT 371705P
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2013-02-07 07:13 AM |
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I've seen them at Lake Los Carneros now and then.
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HEATHER
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2013-02-07 07:19 AM |
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Yes, there is currently 1 at Lake Los Carneros. It's mate is at the Wildlife Care Network receiving care due to an infestation of mites. They hope to return it to it's mate.
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COMMENT 371896
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2013-02-07 12:53 PM |
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probably Snowy Egrets not swans. Snowy Egrets and Great Blue Herons are common around Goleta. I've wondered if thei're here due to a genetic memory of long-past times when the airport was a lagoon with swamp surrounding, perfect habitat for those species.
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COMMENT 371964
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2013-02-07 03:14 PM |
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I egret to inform you, that's no ugly duckling!
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COMMENT 372054
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2013-02-07 08:01 PM |
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896 They are swans. Check out the local birding sites. There are several postings regarding them by Aububon members. I saw them today. One is a possible juvie Tundra.
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