Michigan Mute Swan Counts

Hi Everyone, The following are the mute swan counts for Michigan. As you can see, they do not make much sense, especially, the 2014 count and the number they killed in 2014. The aerial survey counts do not seem to be very accurate. Current mute swan counts that the DNR / USDA are admitting to: The number of swans in Michigan 2011 - 15,500 2012 - problems with survey 2013 - 17,520 2014 - 9131 2015 – Have to wait until the end of the month or I will be charged for the info The number killed in Michigan: 2011 - 1712 2012 - 2628 2013 - 1847 2014 - 1191 2015 – 456 ( need DNR’s #’s) TOTAL KILLED : 7517 If you would like to help us in the care for the injured swans we rescue, we can always use feed (Tractor Supply), clean, dry straw, lettuce, (not iceberg), meal worms, dish soap, latex gloves, and monetary donations are always welcomed and very much appreciated. http://helpourwaterfowl.org/donation.html Please contact me, if you have questions or comments. helpourwaterfowl@gmail.com Thanks for Caring Karen