While mute swans are a European species, introduced to New York in the late 1800s, trumpeter swans are actually native to the continent. They\u2019re typically found in colder areas like Alaska, Canada and the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n
\u201cTrumpeter Swans are the largest native waterfowl in North America, which makes seeing one here in NYC especially exciting,\u201d Dennis Newsham<\/a> wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n For the past couple of days, the newcomer to the city has been getting a warm welcome from its locals. Dozens of New Yorkers have made their way over to the East River to catch a glimpse of the beautiful swan.<\/p>\n It appears that the bird has even made fast friends with one of the river\u2019s mute swans. The visitor had been inseparable from a local swan bird-watchers have nicknamed William after the Williamsburg neighborhood.<\/p>\n \u201cWilliam has found his Kate,\u201d @alwaysbebirdin wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n As for how and why the trumpeter swan found themselves in New York, no one can know for sure. But experts have guessed that the adolescent bird was simply exploring the area, noticed the other swans in the river, and decided to stop and hang out with them.<\/p>\n As exciting as it is to have such a gorgeous new bird in the city, it\u2019s important for New Yorkers to keep in mind that the visitor is still a wild animal who needs respect. Make sure to avoid feeding the trumpeter swan and maintain a safe distance from the animal. That way, the bird can stay safe and everyone can keep enjoying their presence.<\/p>\n \u201cWe hope it sticks around,\u201d @avantbirde wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n![\"Cat](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773371414_178_flatten;crop;webp=auto;jpeg_quality=60.jpg\")
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