Trumpeter Swans Return to North Iowa

Two trumpeter Swans rode out a rough winter in Iowa this year on a pond south of Nora Springs. A female, hatched in 2004, was released on the property of some people who feed the big birds. They are the largest waterfowl species native to North America. They winter wherever they can find open water. If the female survives, she should nest next year. There were 29 nesting attempts in the wild around Iowa during 20056, the highest number since the restoration project began in l994. We are very happy to see these fine birds are making a home here.