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Our Swan Family
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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Lake #8
Angel & Romeo

Lake #13
Star & Dusty
Lake #3
Jane &
Daisy Mae
Lake #1
Connie
& May

Lake #3
Grace
& Gus

Lake #1
Lilly & Lyle
Lake #5
Louise &
George
Lake #10
Ethyl & Fred

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
  Lake #8
Juliet
Lake #11/12
Happy & Morgan
Lake #14b
Georgia Girl & Misty
Lake #7
Birdie & Bogie
 
    Lake #11
Abby & Piggy Wiggie
Lake #15
Jasmine & Brandy
Lake #16
Opal & Pearl
Lake #11c
Marcie &
Rikianne
 
    Lake #13
Mary & Joseph
  Lake #17
Ozzie & Harriet
Lake #12
Jill & Mikie
 
    Lake #14
Taylor
       
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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