Tag Archives: introduced species

Wednesday Wings: Mute Swan

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Pat

The Mute Swan, a native of Eurasia, was introduced to this continent from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s. Due to their graceful appearance on water, these swans were imported to many areas of North America as an adornment to … Continue reading →

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Is It A Bird, Or Is It A Bird?

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Pat

There’s been a lot of talk on my Twitter stream lately about the ubiquitous house sparrow. To feed or not to feed? I’ve had bird feeders in my yard for years, and I’ve yet to hear of any method of … Continue reading →