Re: [Maine-birds] Black Swan

I think your post is very cool.... 

On Monday, December 23, 2019 at 1:43:08 PM UTC-5, Richard Garrigus wrote:

Wow. 

I am well aware of the overwhelming likelihood of this as an escapee, and assumed others on this list would also be aware of that likelihood. However, the chance of finding one on the ocean in late December in Maine is nevertheless  pretty damn slim and therefore warrants putting out the word. Contrary to your stated purpose, your response is PRECISELY to diminish this sighting and frankly uncalled for. And you're too late I already "lit up" eBird.

I really am weary of people jumping down my throat on this forum. Back off!!!

On Mon, Dec 23, 2019 at 1:16 PM Kristen Lindquist <kelin...@gmail.com> wrote:

For people who might not realize, Black Swans found in North America are always escapees (the bird is native to Australia). This is not to diminish how cool it would be to see one "in the wild," but if this IS a Black Swan, don't start lighting up eBird with your sightings... 

For more info on exotic waterfowl vs. wild birds, this is a useful article by (bird guide author) Kenn Kaufman from Audubon a few years ago that actually mentions Black Swans specifically: https://www.audubon.org/news/is-exotic-waterfowl-you-just-found-wild-or-escapee#

Kristen

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