05-20-2006, 05:18 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Yeah, most large waterfowl can be aggressive and protective of their nesting area...or just plain territorial. I have heard of runins with Canada geese before, and also your big white swans. They pack a powerful whallop with their forewings.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I think the most dangerous and exciteable water bird I have ever encountered was a big black swan from Australia. Quite a few community ponds and parks in California and Arizona have "enhanced" their waters with these big imports. They seem to have an especially nasty temperament. In addition to attacking boaters, canoers and float tubers on the water, they will come right up out of the water and chase people and pets.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Must be the Aussie beer.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I think the most dangerous and exciteable water bird I have ever encountered was a big black swan from Australia. Quite a few community ponds and parks in California and Arizona have "enhanced" their waters with these big imports. They seem to have an especially nasty temperament. In addition to attacking boaters, canoers and float tubers on the water, they will come right up out of the water and chase people and pets.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Must be the Aussie beer.[/#0000ff]
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