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Manzanita ' s Swans ed by the Taylors, took quickly to their new home, and it became my task to feed the pair in the early morning of each day. It did not take long for them to know me and the others who visited them on a regular basis. They were both very gentle, and allowed, and even enjoyed, personal touch by those who cared for them. Unfortunately, this trusting nature, proved to be fatal for Lena. She was attacked early one evening in August, and was taken to a veterinarian. I visited her daily, and the veterinarian and I were both hopeful of her eventual rec overy. Her wounds were too critical, however, and she died three days following the attack. During Lena ' s absence and following her death, Meador was extremely despondent, and I, nor others, could not get him to eat. A temporary committee, established to deal with the swans, met and agreed the most kind and fair thing for Meador was to return him to his birthplace in Sea World where he could have a new mate and be under the constant protection of the facility. Those of us who enjoyed the presence of the wildlife on Manzanita Lake miss the graceful birds. It is apparent, although unfortunate, Manzanita Lake is not a safe en- vironment for the wildlife which cannot protect itself by fly- ing away from danger. The fund is still being used to care and feed for the ducks and geese who choose UNR as their temporary resting and feeding place. We will still continue to enjoy their presence, hopefully without fear for their safety. Peggy Martin Siegfried and Odette II 15
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The Sad Fate of I, too, was saddened when Siegfried and Odette, the pair of white swans, were found beheaded early Sunday, May 8th near the north shore of Manzanita Lake. Siegfried was given to UNR in 1965, along with his original mate, by an anonymous donor. In 1967, Odette died due to pregnancy complications. To appease a lonely Siegfried, Odette number two was placed in the lake by the same anonymous donor. Siegfried and Odette resided com- fortably for several years, fed daily by UNR foreign languages professor, Margarete Hagner. Many enjoyed the birds ' activities, save Siegfried ' s nasty manner during Odette ' s nesting periods. Public response to their death was overwhelming, and a pledge fund was established for a reward to the in- dividuals) producing information leading to the identity of the murderer(s). The reward fund was never collected, as no one came forward with any information. Through in- dividual contributions and the generous efforts of KOLO RADIO, $756.01 was raised for the purchase of a new pair of swans. The money was not used for the purchase however, as, local residents Barbara and Alan Taylor, announced the donation of a pair of black swans. The money raised was placed in an ASUN account for the perpetual care and feeding of the new swans. In late May, the pair was delivered from Sea World in San Diego to UNR ' s lake. Their arrival was not without some reservation for their protection and safety. Lena and Meador, as they were nam- Meador M
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