Mute Swans – 3/25/09

Observer: Yujie Hu

Observation Date: 3/25/09

Observation Time: 4:30 p.m.

Observation Location: Saw Mill Pond

Common Name: Mute Swan

Scientific Name: Cygnus olor

Comments: Our two sons spotted these two swans on the pond behind our back yard, and they have stayed for about a week; we hope they will make it their home.

For more information about the pros and cons of swans, see: Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection