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Date: 2/5/26 6:07 am
From: Constanza Ehrenhaus <cxe1169...>
Subject: Re: UPDATE Trumpeter Swans at Axeman Rd pond |
Thank you for the update, Jen
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 8:52 AM Lee, Jen <jal21...> wrote:
> 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
> ------------------------------
> *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...> 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
> ------------------------------
> *From:* State College (PA) Bird Club <SCBIRDCL...> on behalf
> of Robyn Graboski <centrewildlifecare...>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5:40:42 PM
> *To:* <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.
>
> 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.
>
> PA Game Commission: 833-742-wild
>
> It is also possible that the bird had lead toxicity which is quite common
> in swans. Most of the tundra and the two trumpeter swans that we admitted
> in recent years had lead. Some of the tundra swans had a high level, and
> they died. How do they get it, they eat it in the form of lead ammo or
> pellets.
> Learn more at: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcentrewildlifecare.org%2Flead-poisoning&data=05%7C02%<7CSCBIRDCL...>%7C4f9abfb53f3e4980edaa08de64bfcd7f%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639058972146562515%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FrgzPSgalT1HwTwUlPsPZ8bd%2FtFbCs8no2QjWxGzWYY%3D&reserved=0
> <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcentrewildlifecare.org%2Flead-poisoning&data=05%7C02%<7CSCBIRDCL...>%7C4f9abfb53f3e4980edaa08de64bfcd7f%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639058972146593161%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BtvvIlokY5IyGCcf5%2Fjkw3%2Bd3A6OAoim2WygWcd6N9M%3D&reserved=0>
>
> 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
>
> 156 Natural Way, Port Matilda, PA 16870
>
> centrewildlifecare.org
> <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.centrewildlifecare.org%2F&data=05%7C02%<7CSCBIRDCL...>%7C4f9abfb53f3e4980edaa08de64bfcd7f%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639058972146612496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O%2F%2BYUeox9rFUSyiSR2tmjPJ8%2FbEdvSTffZ2birMHM%2Fk%3D&reserved=0>
>
> 814-692-0004
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM Gary Metzger <glmetzger55...> wrote:
>
> Robin—Any thoughts about this situation?
> Gary
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> Gary
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* "Lee, Jen" <jal21...>
> *Date:* February 4, 2026 at 4:35:46 PM EST
> *To:* <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...>
>
>
> Any thoughts?? Should the other swan be rescued perhaps?
>
> ~ Jen
>
>
>
> --
> Constanza Ehrenhaus.
>
>
--
Constanza Ehrenhaus.
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