I just got a message from a Ms. Laurin of NCR (a Canadian agency?) about 
the origin of the Schoolhouse Pond Trumpeter Swan.  From the numbers on 
the band, they were able to determine that the swan was banded by Harry 
Lumsden as HY-U on October 15, 2005 in Grand Valley, Ontario.  

The swan is still present at the pond, usually in the grassy area near the 
fishing pier/deck just off Governor Oden Bowie Drive. It has been pretty 
lethargic today, spending most of its time standing or sleeping in this 
area.  It is also very approachable, at times appearing to look for 
handouts.  However, it was swimming on the pond yesterday, and a co-worker 
saw it in flight earlier in the week.

Fred Shaffer
Patuxent MOS