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Yesterday I was very saddened. The last Cygnet of the four that I had been documenting fell victim to the Snapping turtles. In the matter of a week, they were all gone. The two adults are still sticking around the area and seem to be hanging around the same nest they reared the babies in. Additionally, another nest I had been watching for activity apparently was attacked by...something. I found that mother sitting on the nest dead yesterday, eggs unhatched. Spring may be great for the plants but it is hell on the wildlife.
That said, today was more uplifting. This group is one of two other nests I've been watching. Both nests have produced Cygnets the last two days. This nest is probably located in the best spot of the two, as far as being away from the snappers, but it is open to arial attack by hawks, eagles and owls. Life goes on and these guys now have their chance. I'll try to follow along as they grow, hopefully unmolested, and post whatever images I get of their journey here.
Fingers crossed!
That said, today was more uplifting. This group is one of two other nests I've been watching. Both nests have produced Cygnets the last two days. This nest is probably located in the best spot of the two, as far as being away from the snappers, but it is open to arial attack by hawks, eagles and owls. Life goes on and these guys now have their chance. I'll try to follow along as they grow, hopefully unmolested, and post whatever images I get of their journey here.
Fingers crossed!
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