I earlier posted that I what I thought was a swan was probably a Snow
Goose, but more experienced birders have asked a few questions that helped
me.

The bird I saw was larger than the canadian geese, with a longer neck than
a snow goose and, although my Sibley's showed Mute Swans with black bills,
Cornell showed orange bills.

So what I saw was PROBABLY a mute swan.

So here is a question- do they migrate or did he just show up from a local
pond somewhere?

Thank you for all the help

--
Hayward Chappell
766 Private Rd. 3952
Willow Wood, OH 45696

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