What benefits do Mute Swans provide pond owners?
Mute Swans:
- are voracious eaters and are some of the best natural moss and algae control; adults will consume 8 pounds of aquatic vegetation per day
- are the second largest waterfowl species and can weigh 25-30 pounds
- can live 20-30 years
- are not very vocal, but will hiss, grunt, and snort if they feel threatened
- are native to Europe and western North America and found worldwide
- are considered the “Royal Bird” in England; all unmarked birds are property of the Queen
Other Interesting Facts:
- 6,000 year old Mute Swan fossils have been found around the world
- Mute Swan fossils have been found in California, Arizona, Idaho, and Oregon
- The timeline runs from the Miocene to the late Pleistocene, or 10,000 BP
- Fossils from the Pleistocene include Cygnus paloregonus from Fossil Lake, Oregon, Froman’s Ferry, Idaho, and Arizona
- The most recent find was in Anza Borrego Desert, a state park in California
Pricing:
- One single Mute Swan - $2000
- One Pair of Mute Swans - $3000
