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Black necked swan in Ontario
By:Sharyn
Date: 21 February 2015

My mom saw a black necked swan on Balsam Lake, Ontario. How is that possible? Did his gps malfunction? Isn't Ontario still in the northern hemisphere? I know birds can travel inconceivable distances but this is literally the opposite end of the earth from his home in Chile/Brazil area.

Thanks for your help.

Messages In This Thread

Black necked swan in Ontario -- Sharyn -- 21 February 2015
Re: Black necked swan in Ontario -- Karen -- 6 May 2017
Re: Black necked swan in Ontario -- The Regal Swan -- 7 May 2017
Re: Black necked swan in Ontario -- Neil -- 11 May 2015
Re: Black necked swan in Ontario -- The Regal Swan -- 12 May 2015
Re: Black necked swan in Ontario -- Neil -- 12 May 2015
Re: Black necked swan in Ontario -- The Regal Swan -- 12 May 2015
Re: Black necked swan in Ontario -- The Regal Swan -- 21 February 2015
Re: Black necked swan in Ontario -- Mike R -- 22 January 2018
Black necked swan in Ontario -- Karen -- 23 February 2018
Re: Black necked swan in Ontario -- The Regal Swan -- 23 February 2018