It's unsafe to pass on the shoulder!
Scout

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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I think I'll pass on that.

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"Maxprop" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Oh no....

Mute swans have become a problem in the Midwest this year. They have
proliferated to the point that there are insufficient "territories" for
the mated pairs. Mute swans are highly territorial, willing to fight
all interlopers who enter their space, especially when mated (they mate
for life) and have signets present. I've watched them chase jet skiers
(yeah!) and swimmers all over the place. The DNRs for both Michigan
and Indiana are considering allowing hunters to shoot a limited number
of them. There have been recorded episodes in which the swans have
kept swimmers from reaching shore, almost drowning two children. And
several jet ski riders or passengers have been knocked off their
machines with minor injuries. At least one dog has been drowned by a
mute swan in Michigan. The birds can weigh up to 39 lbs. and have a
wingspan of nearly 6'. We aren't seeing many Canada geese this year,
probably because the swans are driving them away from our lake.

They don't bother me all that much, at least not when I'm carrying a
double-ended paddle when kayaking. Makes an excellent swan-repeller.

Yeah, but you used to be a power boater! :-)

I still am. You should see my shoulders.

Max