Eric Bors-Koefoed from Camelot Lakes in Sarasota, holds Nik and Bello before placing them in the waterway just west of the Harbourside Clubhouse. They were 2013 cygnets from Stan and Wendy, named after local circus notables Nik Wallenda and Bello Nock. The two are the first male pair to be introduced to Harbourside and much will be learned over time such as protectiveness and long term compatibility.
In an amazing testimony to their parenting skills, all six cygnets of Stan and Wendy became viable juveniles and were placed in pairs for what hopes to be a long and happy life. Clare and Greta, femal
Pippa, a 4 year old female, died of avian botulism toxin a few days ago. She was a sibling of Susie, and lost out to Susie for the affection of Sully. She had been solo for almost a year. I found Pi
Stan and Wendy performed their annual hatching, getting six babies in the water on Day 2, or May 4. For some reason, by Day 4 the flock was down to five. This is not unusual, with the likely cause b