Date: 2/5/26 5:52 am From: Lee, Jen <jal21...> Subject: UPDATE Trumpeter Swans at Axeman Rd pond
The game commission called me a few minutes ago to let me know they checked out the swans. The one that died apparently flew into a power line and died from electrocution. They think the other one that is on the pond looks healthy and looks okay and they don't think any sort of rescue should happen at this point.
~ Jen
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From: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...>
Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:27:05 PM
To: Lee, Jen <jal21...>
Cc: <SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...>
Subject: Re: There have been 2 Trumpeter Swans at Axeman Rd pond for several days. Reportedly, One has died. I'm thinking this may be due to lack of appropriate food there and it's doesn't seem like a large enough space for them to be able to take off.
I called the game commission and gave them the address. I mentioned Avian Flu as a possibility, and they said they would send the warden.
On Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 6:53 PM Lee, Jen <jal21...><mailto:<jal21...>> wrote:
I just called and described the situation to a dispatcher. They took the message and will relay it to others. Not sure what they will do.
~ Jen
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From: State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...><mailto:<SCBIRDCL...>> on behalf of Robyn Graboski <centrewildlifecare...><mailto:<centrewildlifecare...>> Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5:40:42 PM
To: <SCBIRDCL...><mailto:<SCBIRDCL...> <SCBIRDCL...><mailto:<SCBIRDCL...>> Subject: Re: There have been 2 Trumpeter Swans at Axeman Rd pond for several days. Reportedly, One has died. I'm thinking this may be due to lack of appropriate food there and it's doesn't seem like a large enough space for them to be able to take off.
Greetings all,
It is possible that they are starving. We are getting wild animals that are having difficulty right now.
If the bird is still there, I would suggest calling the PA Game Commission. If they are not interested in the dead bird, let me know. I'll check with sources on my end to see if anyone wants it tested for Avian Flu.
But also High path avian flu is all over PA right now. So I would stay away from that area as a precaution. One can carry the virus on their shoes and car.
Robyn
Robyn Graboski
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Centre Wildlife Care
On Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM Gary Metzger <glmetzger55...><mailto:<glmetzger55...>> wrote:
Robin—Any thoughts about this situation?
Gary
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Gary
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From: "Lee, Jen" <jal21...><mailto:<jal21...>> Date: February 4, 2026 at 4:35:46 PM EST
To: <scbirdcl...><mailto:<scbirdcl...> Subject: There have been 2 Trumpeter Swans at Axeman Rd pond for several days. Reportedly, One has died. I'm thinking this may be due to lack of appropriate food there and it's doesn't seem like a large enough space for them to be able to take off.
Reply-To: "Lee, Jen" <jal21...><mailto:<jal21...>>
Any thoughts?? Should the other swan be rescued perhaps?
