Mute Swan

One of six mute swans at Lake Bartlett near my home is featured.  I've not seen swans at this lake in the past, and I periodically take photos and fish at this park. Swans are often brought to small ponds and lakes as they are aggressive and tend to chase geese away.  However, one of the swans was mixing with the Canada geese at the lake this morning.

The mute swan was brought to the U.S. from Europe, and these swans live year round in the Chicago area.