Look what we found at the park today! (pics)

[Linkoso]

It's a mute swan.

 

[dappertophatter]

Mute Swan. Was there a nest nearby? It could have been upset you were near his/her eggs.

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

When I was walking by a pond once I saw a big male and he was glaring at me and drooling.

Not very friendly animals. But no less beautiful.

 

[chickenlover54]

mute swan

 

[Chickie'sMoma]

most breeds of swans are territorial. so you probably heard a warning from it. they also mate for life so it is either a young bird, lost it's mate or the mate is somewhere else.

feathersite also has a section on other fowl, you might be able to find out what type of swan it was on there or if it is the male or female.

 

[Chris09]

Mute Swan..
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/white_mute_swans_6_12_months_old_juvenile_.html

Chris

 

[kyeschicks]

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I don't think I was

..hope not

 

[kyeschicks]

Chickie'sMoma :

most breeds of swans are territorial. so you probably heard a warning from it. they also mate for life so it is either a young bird, lost it's mate or the mate is somewhere else.

feathersite also has a section on other fowl, you might be able to find out what type of swan it was on there or if it is the male or female.

I saw another swan in the water so I guess thats his/her mate

 

[kyeschicks]

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thanks

 

[TurtleFeathers]

Yep, mute swan. There is a big stink here in MD about them being non-native and invasive - some say they are helping to destroy the Bay's ecosystem. Its a sad situation because they're such gorgeous, awesome birds!