Mute Swan
Have you ever heard of the story of the ugly duckling? Well if you have, you know that the grey little baby turned into a beautiful white swan in the end. Mute swans are just one kind of swan and they are fascinating!
Did you know that mute swans are incredibly smart and they have great memories? If you have shown kindness to a swan they will remember you for life, but they will also remember if you were mean to them.
Mute Swans take care of their babies called cygnets and their parents stay together for life. When these parents build a nest, they can defend an area 4-10 acres.
Wow, this is the size of some farms and parks!
Let’s jump into a story to learn some more about these birds! Will Zander and Ava the pelicans get their ball back from a grumpy swan?
I bet you’re wondering what the Mute Swan’s out of this world fact could be!
Mute swans are not as loud as other types of swans. In fact when they fly, they remain silent. This is where they get their name.
Time for a Challenge
Can you draw a picture of a Mute Swan?
Ask an grown up for help and gather these supplies:
Paper
Colored pencils, crayons, or markers
Think about what a mute swan would look like in the water, on land, taking care of their babies, or flying in the air. Try following along with the video below if you want!
Draw a picture of your own swan and don’t forget to share! #heymrjim
“Unbelievably Enchanting Facts about The Mute Swan.” Bird Eden, 3 Feb. 2015, https://birdeden.com/facts-about-mute-swan.