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Welcome to the Swan Diary!

This is where I'll be sharing my experiences and thoughts on topics that matter to me and to those who share my quest to have a healthy population of swans in our island community.  

Thank you wholeheartedly for your support and interest,

David Novak

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2013 Cygnets All Successfully Placed

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 Falls To Avian Botulism

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

The 2014 Cygnets Have Arrived

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

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