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| As you drive by our golf courses you may spot the beautiful white birds that grace the lakes on our courses. Our swans contribute to the beauty of our surroundings and have even been the subject of a children's book written by one of our residents. The population of our family of birds is constantly changing as new baby swan (cygnets) are introduced by their parents and nature takes its toll on the older ones. Jackie Van Ogtrop, Wildlife Services Coordinator, with a team of dedicated volunteers, makes sure our swan families are healthy and safe. These elegant birds add so much to the peace and enjoyment of our community. |
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The Neighborhood |
| Pebblebrook |
Stardust |
Grandview |
Echo Mesa |
Trail Ridge |
Deer Valley |
Desert Trails |
Lake #8
Angel & Romeo
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Lake #13
Star & Dusty |
Lake #3
Jane &
Daisy Mae |
Lake #1
Connie
& May |
Lake #3
Grace
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Gus
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Lake #1
Lilly & Lyle |
Lake #5
Louise &
George |
Lake #10
Ethyl & Fred
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Lake #17
Maybelle |
Lake #6
Sarah & Sydney |
Lake #4
Lady & Snow White |
Lake #11
Lucy & Spencer |
Lake #6
Milly & Billy |
Lake #6/8
Penny & Horatio |
Lake #11
Prudence & Pebble
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Lake #8
Juliet |
Lake #11/12
Happy & Morgan |
Lake #14b
Georgia Girl & Misty |
Lake #7
Birdie & Bogie
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Lake #11
Abby & Piggy Wiggie |
Lake #15
Jasmine & Brandy |
Lake #16
Opal & Pearl |
Lake #11c
Marcie &
Rikianne |
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Lake #13
Mary & Joseph |
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Lake #17
Ozzie & Harriet |
Lake #12
Jill & Mikie |
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Lake #14
Taylor |
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Important note about feeding swans:
Swans have very special nutritional needs. Their long, graceful necks are lovely to look at, but their physiology makes swallowing food items such as bread a hazard. Bread gets caught in the bird's throats and they can choke to death. Some leafy plants, such as Oleanders, are poisonous. We have lost swans who have eaten Oleander leaves.
Ducks and geese also are harmed by well-meaning residents and their guests when they are fed quantities of bread. They will eat the bread and not consume more healthy foods such as leafy green vegetables and nutritious seed.
Our Wildlife Coordinator oversees a feeding program for our waterfowl. If you are interested in participating in this program and wish to help care for a swan, please call Jackie Van Ogtrop at (623) 544-6145. |
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