the mute swan and the tundra swan (sometimes known as the whistling swan). Trumpeter swans almost went extinct during the early 1900s—fewer than 100 were in the Lower 48 at one point.
The DEC said this measure will ease the village into transitioning to ownership of native trumpeter or tundra swans, which are native to the area. These swans are permitted to reproduce.
The DEC said the year-long extension “allows us time to help the village to transition to possession of native trumpeter or tundra swans, which may be propagated, if desired.” The village has ...