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2007 : Trumpeter Swans return and attempt to start a family.

In spring of 2007, the 3 swans showed up again. There were 2 females (#933 & #935) and one male, #934. After a rather noisy and bitter dispute #933 & #934 paired off while #935, having drawn the short straw flew overhead in search of a new partner. We're really not certain if #933 & #934 were successful. Two women in the area claimed that they saw the swans with 2 fuzzy grey offspring
On March 24, swans # 933 & 934 pair up. Female #935 leaves.
On March 24, swans # 933 & 934 pair up. Female #935 leaves.		 March: female #933 & male #934 paired off and went for a stroll down the road.
March: female #933 & male #934 paired off and went for a stroll down the road.		 The 'love birds' were oblivious to cars on the road.
The 'love birds' were oblivious to cars on the road.		 ~ a month after they paired off.
~ a month after they paired off.
Male #934 swimming close to road
Male #934 swimming close to road		 A last glimpse of male #934
A last glimpse of male #934
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