Well we got some trumpeter swans then? I probably knew this 50 years ago in school, read about every bird n animal book in library

I’ve been attacked by a mute swan while canoeing on a few occasions. I’ve witnessed mute swans attack adult Canada geese. Geese always give mute swans a wide birth and I’ve noticed nesting of other waterfowl decrease when mute swans are present.

A mute swan doesn't make trumpet noise then ?

No. They are called mute swans because they hardly make any noises. The only noise I’ve ever heard them make is when they are puffed up and coming in for attack.

The orange bill and black bill knob is the give away on identifying adult birds. Younger birds will have a greyish bill and a dirty feather appearance.