Re: [OM] swans

[Chris Trask]

>
>Mute swans in the US are considered an invasive species that threaten 
>our native birds, other wildlife and aquatic vegetation.  They used to 
>be protected by a treaty between the US and Canada to protect migratory 
>waterfowl along the "Atlantic Flyway".  But they were declared an 
>invasive species and lost that protection about 10 years ago.  The US 
>Fish and Wildlife service is getting aggressive over control measures 
>and urging the states to take measures to significantly reduce the 
>population. 
>

     When swans are outlawed, only outlaws will have swans.


Chris

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