Date: 2/5/26 8:14 am From: Colleen Lord via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Canada Goose and now possibly Swans freezing to New Haven Harbor ice
Last week a Canada Goose froze to the ice in New Haven Harbor next to the Pequonnock yacht club docks in front of the condos where it is very shallow. Its picked apart carcass is still there. This deep freeze is relentless. This part of the harbor has been frozen for weeks.
* This morning, 3 of the local swans have not moved from a spot in the ice by the same docks. How can I tell if they are in torpor or sleeping or keeping warm or in need of rescue? 2 of them lifted their heads briefly. It is 200 feet from shore and a bit closer to the docks but I am not a member there and can’t get closer than the shore. I cannot tell if I need to call for a rescue?
Yesterday, the Norwalk Fire Dept rescued a swan and saved it plus got some training in too. Is there anyone in the New Haven area that can tell if these swans need rescue by the fire dept or if I am overreacting because of the nearby frozen goose? There is no thaw expected for days. I first saw the swans 3 hours ago from my window and can still see them.
Colleen Lord
New Haven CT
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