The cob — a male swan — was often seen pecking at people, attacking tourists, eating sandwiches, and even trying to steal handbags.

Solo, the iconic trumpeter swan at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, was named by Spokesman-Review outdoors editor Rich Landers in this column about the swan, then a widower, on April 4, 2002.

The female swan, named Destiny Hope by neighborhood children, was found bleeding but alive by neighbors on May 22. One neighbor contacted police, who called in Stoughton animal control officer ...

FRUITPORT — A 23-year-old Fruitport man has been charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly killing a male swan Monday protected by state law during Fruitport Township's Old Fashioned Days.

The male swan, whose exact age is unknown, was found in December with an injured left wing and was rehabilitated at the Michigan sanctuary. The swan has since recovered, but is unable to fly.

A male swan guards the empty nest he and his mate shared on Long Cove in Gales Ferry. Yesterday, authorities removed the female swan’s body and three eggs that did not survive a cold night.