> hi val--thanks again for the info. I just checked the temp and thought it
> was warmer (due to the bright sun out my way) so I'm thinking I might wait
> for a warmer day given the hike involved to get down to the swans (I'm
> retired so any day is a good birding day for me), so I'm saving your
> directions for a warmer day. many thanks ...
>
> jim
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Valerie Cunningham" <writers2@comcast.net>
> To: "jmmet" <jmmet@comcast.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Swans at Sucker Lake
>
>
> Hello, Jim:
> We've stood in the woods and watched them and one of
> our group got good photos. But they are wary and easily
> spooked, so I'd be very cautious.
> When we were there we counted about 25 swans, some weeks ago.
> Cheers,
> Val C.
> On Feb 19, 2012, at 11:25 AM, jmmet wrote:
>
>> hi val-thanks for the detailed info. If I were to take your suggested
>> route into the park and to the swans, once I get there am I in good
>> position for good photos of them (I do have a 400mm telephoto lens) or
>> are they quite far away?
>>
>> are they quite docile or is there quite a bit of landing and take-off
>> activity?
>>
>> is the count still around 40?
>>
>> thanks for weighing in ...
>>
>> you can back channel your response if you feel that's appropriate
>>
>> jim
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Valerie Cunningham"
>> <writers2@comcast.net>
>> To: "jmmet" <jmmet@COMCAST.NET>
>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:16 AM
>> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Swans at Sucker Lake
>>
>>
>> Hello, Jim:
>> You may already have heard from folks about the swans,
>> but when I've seen them they've tended to be at the
>> end of the channel that flows south from Hwy. 96. They
>> prefer to rest on the ice but be near some open water.
>> Now, the entrance into this part of the park, off Rice
>> St. from Hwy. 96, is blocked for the winter. Haven't
>> been there in about 5 weeks, the county may have
>> opened it back up, but I think they do this later in the spring.
>> So they way my friends and I reach Sucker is from County
>> Road E, where there's a parking lot just east of Rice, then
>> walk north into the park, it's less than a mile to the swans.
>> Hope this helps,
>> Val Cunningham
>> St. Paul
>> On Feb 19, 2012, at 11:11 AM, jmmet wrote:
>>
>>> hi to the group-saw a post here about a month ago that a flock of about
>>> 40 swans had taken up residency at sucker lake. it's such a nice day
>>> today I was thinking of driving over there and trying to grab some
>>> photos. does anyone know if they are still there? if so, is it easy to
>>> spot them ... what side of the lake do they tend to inhabit (I haven't
>>> been to sucker lake)??
>>> thanks in advance for any info.
>>>
>>> jim
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