swans gone wild...

Today I saw the two ISU swans, hanging out by the side of the Memorial Union! What were they doing there??? How did they get there? My internet sources led me to believe they were safe and warm for the winter, staying inside. But apparently not. They have been out on the lake all winter. Why they got out today and crossed the street is beyond me.
Maybe it is a sign of spring.

Swans, not swine

Famous ISU swans:
Lancelot and Elaine

If you are wondering, in the winter the Poultry Science Department keeps them on the college poultry farm. They are returned to Lake Laverne (on ISU campus) just before Easter and taken off after Homecoming in the fall.

Also they mate for life....Aw, that's kinda sweet!