whooper swans?

[johog]

does anyone know anything about these??
just been to feed the local swans today and there was one by itself and young looking.

[Dogghound]

They should have left by now and gone back up to Iceland. This one would not be a juvenile at this time of year.

[johog]

i thought maybe it was quite young as it had brown/grey feathers still on its front i don't know much about swans to be honest, but it definately was a whooper? i will be going back there next weekend or should i go sooner to see if its still there?

[Dogghound]

In that case most likely last years young, some grey feathers will remain until their second winter. As it is a young bird perhaps it has got lost or is simply just late to leave.

[johog]

so should somehting be done about it, not sure what or will it be okay? sorry for the questions, i'd hate to leave it if it wasn't going to be okay

[Dogghound]

There is not a great deal that can be done. The bird will not die as a result of being here. Did it seem ok or was it ill? behaving strange?

[johog]

it was in the middle of all the other swans (mutes), didn't appear to be ill, but was very aggresive towards the others.
i go down there regular, so could maybe just keep an eye out for it. would it hang on and maybe migrate next time?

[Dogghound]

Possibly I would of thought this is what it would do, im not to sure to be honest. Perhaps if you post this in the bird forum someone may know.