Date: 11/15/26 10:19 am From: Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: The Swans are Coming and FRIENDS of BALD KNOB NWR Invites You to Join Us on Dec 12 to See Them
The wintering Trumpeter Swans are on schedule to arrive any day now, and the gates will open this week to several nearby ponds where they winter in large numbers in Cleburne County.
FRIENDS OF BALD KNOB NWR is hosting a special trip to see them next month along with other special species. The trip will be led by Kenny Nations and Terry Butler, two knowledgeable. caretakers of the swans. They have worked closely with the Abrams family to continue offering public access to visitors wanting to see these beautiful swans on their private property.
We will meet Kenny and Terry at 8:30 AM at Abrams East Pond on Hiram Road, here:
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Once we finish here, we'll caravan to check another nearby pond and then to Magness Lake.
This will be an easy trip and give participants ample time to enjoy and photograph the swans, ducks and other birds in the area.
The trip is free and open to the public and any wildlife lover. People of all skill levels are welcome to attend.
Cautionary Note: Dogs must remain in vehicles and parents will need to keep their children from getting too close to the swans. Please stay within the access area and outside the marked off areas.
Be prepared for rain, and bring warm clothes, snacks and water. Registration is not required and you can leave at any time your schedule requires. The trip will be canceled if threatening weather is forecast.
There are no bathrooms at any of these locations. And if you can't make this trip, feel free to visit Magness Lake or any of the nearby ponds while the gates are open (daily) during the swans' annual visit.
