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| Swan River crossing |
1,756 miles
March 15 – The
village of Swan River consists of an intersection, a truck stop, and a
saloon. The only nearby water is Bruce
Creek, which is a drainage ditch along highway 65. But if you follow that highway 3 miles southwest,
you can get a glimpse of the Swan River.
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| trumpeter swans with mallard |
The name
Swan River probably refers to trumpeter swans that used to winter in this part of Minnesota. They were nearly
exterminated for their feathers, skins, & meat until conservationists
introduced them back into their former winter habitat. Ironically, they thrive in the warmer
waterways near nuclear power plants.
river
image: Google Street Views
swan info
& image: http://saintpaulaudubon.org/education/bird-spotlight/swans-trumpet-once-again
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