I was on a walk today and got attacked by a swan. Had to fight it off with a golf club. Any tips on dealing with an aggressive swan?

No he would have killed me if I got within reach. This is a VERY aggressive swan

He swam in from the middle of the lake and bolted towards me

I was calling Rule No. 1 on the swan, but I see that the error was corrected.

I posted a pic

Yes I was headed to the golf course to work on my short game.

There's a goose at a park where I like to walk that does the same thing. You have to walk toward it aggressively.

Thank you for sharing your story toucan.

Stan Crowch said:

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Thank you for sharing your story toucan.

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He knows how to get down.

OP, are you white?

Because I think we need to address the root causes of this epidemic of white-on-white violence.

Be the bigger swan

Looks like I encountered a mute swan

That jerk was out there again this morning

I went around him

toucan82 said:

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That jerk was out there again this morning

I went around him

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Did you forget to login to your Stan Crowch account?

maroon barchetta said:

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toucan82 said:

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That jerk was out there again this morning

I went around him

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Did you forget to login to your Stan Crowch account?

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toucan't log in at the same time?

I always thought OP was a guy.

Drawkcab said:

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I always thought OP was a guy.

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toucan is good people.

Thanks

toucan82 said:

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There's a goose at a park where I like to walk that does the same thing. You have to walk toward it aggressively.

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he probably doesn't like your big nose

So, anyway …

A swan walked into a store for chapstick.

"Will that be cash or charge?"

"Just put it on my bill."

Take a whiffle ball bat and club the ******* a few times. He'll get the message or enough brain damage to drown himself later and solve your problem.

OP, take it to the Outdoors board.

Mute Swans are called that as they are not as vocal as most birds in the swan family. Rather than the prolific "honking" they make hissing and other noises for intimidation. This time of year is when they are nesting and preparing for hatching young.
They are extremely territorial and oftentimes a single pair will dominate a pond or small lake. The male is most aggressive at this time defending the nest and the female.
They build their large mound nest out of aquatic vegetation so they don't actually consume a lot of the vegetation they gather.
They also feed on insects, crustaceans, and frogs.
They can be aggressive enough on a body of water during nesting season to run off other aquatic birds like Canadian geese, and ducks etc.

Thank you, Gunny. I'll be seeing him later today. This time I'll be prepared.

Swan meat is a rich, dark, and lean wild waterfowl similar to goose or duck, best prepared using slow-cooking methods to ensure tenderness, such as braising, stewing, or smoking
. Because it can be tough and gamey if overcooked or prepared incorrectly, it is frequently used in casseroles, curries, or ground for jerky.

1. Braised Swan Legs (Slow Cooker/Dutch Oven)
This method is ideal for breaking down the tough connective tissue in the legs.

• Ingredients: 2 swan legs, 4 slices of bacon, 2 tbsp butter, shallots, garlic, 2 cups crushed tomatoes, red wine, bay leaves.
• Method: Brown the bacon and swan legs in a Dutch oven. Add aromatics, wine, and tomatoes. Cover and braise in the oven at 325F for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.

2. Oven-Roasted Swan Breast

• Method: Marinate breasts in olive oil, garlic, and herbs (or Italian dressing) overnight. Sear the breast in a hot, oven-safe pan for 2 minutes per side. Roast at 450F for 46 minutes, then rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
• Tip: To prevent drying, some chefs inject the breast with honey butter or wrap it in bacon before cooking.

3. Swan & Cherry Casserole

• Method: Brown pieces of swan meat and combine in a pot with onions, celery, carrots, lemon, rosemary, and red wine. Simmer for 4 to 4.5 hours until tender. Separate the liquid to make a gravy, and stir in drained cherries before serving.

4. Smoked Swan or Jerky

• Method: Smoke the meat at low temperatures (180-200F) for about an hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 120-130F. For a finished texture, sear at 400F+ afterward.
• Jerky: Thinly slice breasts, marinate in teriyaki sauce overnight, and dehydrate.

Tips for Cooking Swan

• Brining: Soaking the meat in a salt-water brine (1/4 cup salt to 4 cups water) for 12 hours helps keep it juicy.
• Juveniles: Younger birds are generally better tasting and less tough.
• Serving: Pairs well with mashed potatoes, polenta, or wild rice.