The following update on the swans along the creek was just received this morning. Than you to the "caring folks" who have devoted so much for these beautiful birds........
"We want to let you know we have Little "Meadow." You will see "Handsome"and "Harmony" without their precious Cygnet for the foreseeable future.
"Meadow" has been bitten by a Snapping Turtle... It is a nasty injury to the right foot.
We got a call from one of the Swans' Friends that one foot was injured. This information helped us, we knew to bring our big net, which we do not always have in the Van. With just the right help and some "luck" and Rob's quick reflexes... "Meadow" was in the net on the first try...
"Harmony" and "Handsome" were very upset... They looked for the Cygnet for a while and finally returned to the Creek.. This will be a sad time for them.
We have washed the wound, soak it in a dilute betadine and will be in touch with our Veterinarian early Monday morning.. Hopefully, she will be able to evaluate and start treatment Monday. "Meadow" is resting safely with us, eating, drinking and pooping OK.. so that is all good.
I will let you know as soon as we have some idea what we will need to do.."
Sunday
Wednesday
BayFest 2009
Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 13, and join us on the CBF beach in Annapolis for an afternoon of tasty food, cool drinks and fun music! Our annual BayFest event is our way of saying thank you for your valuable support – without you, we could not run our Bay-saving programs.
What: BayFest 2009...This Party's For You!
When: Sunday, September 1312:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Rain or Shine
Where: Chesapeake Bay Foundation's beautiful bayside beach in Annapolis, MD. Need directions?
What to Bring: A beach chair and a smile!
BayFest is a family-friendly event featuring plenty of cool drinks, great food, musical entertainment and children's activities. We will offer tours of our award winning “green” building as well as a boat trip out to an oyster reef. You can sign up for either of these on-site. Space will be limited. This year’s Member of the Year and Volunteer of the Year will also be recognized at BayFest.
Questions? Send us an e-mail at bayfest@cbf.org
We look forward to seeing you.
Heather Tuckfield Volunteer Program Manager& Amelia KochDirector of MembershipChesapeake Bay Foundation
Tuesday
Too Cute!!
Thanks to my neighbor Norm Nicklas for capturing this amazing picture of our neweste addition to creek life in the neighborhood. Enjoy!Sunrise Respite Along the Creek
Captured during my morning walk. My schedule didn't permit it, but I was totally tempted to plant my fanny on that bench, watch the sun come up and the creek come to life. As it was, this picture will help me enjoy that scene over and over.Sunday
Celebration of Life on the Creek
Creek Lovers - this is pretty special. One of my neighbors in Pine Brook, Linda Sweger, has beautifully documented a very special experience on the Conodoguinet in a whole series of photographs. Below are just a few of the 100+ pictures she is sharing on FLICKR. To see the whole series just click on the following link:
In Linda's words:
"As the last week of waiting for Handsome and Harmony's Eggs to hatch finally passed... I was hopeful on July 13th to observe Harmony was finally HUNGRY. A little after Noon on July 14th we could hear the sound of a Cygnet cheeping.. Within 24 hours all three of the remaining Eggs hatched! Our joy was soon saddened by the loss of two tiny Cygnets. With only one downy Cygnet in the Nest... we spent as much time as possible with the Swans. After a few days the Cygnet was named Meadow."
My thanks to Linda for sharing her special experience with us. Without her bringing this to our attention I would have never had the opportunity to see these majestic birds and their baby on our creek. It's quite a sight.
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