SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Visitors to Bubeck Park in Schuylkill Haven will notice that Rammy is on the nest once again.
The female swan was sitting on seven eggs Tuesday. Rambo, the male, was busy chasing ducks from the water.
“The eggs usually hatch around Mother’s Day weekend,” BJ Folk, Schuylkill Haven Borough recreation manager, said.
Early Wednesday, Folk noticed seven eggs. He said the first egg was visible March 10 after borough workers placed two bales of straw in a corner of the swan enclosure. The swans are 13 years old and a well-known fixture at the park. Jodi Hummel, South Manheim Township, said she looks forward to when the eggs hatch.
“When the first egg comes, you know its spring,” she said.
She often comes to the park to walk and look at the swans.
Folk said while the swans look beautiful, he asked people not to disturb them.
“Don’t put your fingers in the fence. Don’t feed them,” he said.
A sign on the fence says no one is permitted inside the fence.
“Leave the swans to enjoy their family,” Folk said.
Helen and Paul Seiders, who are the Swan Patrol, were there checking on the swans. They feed them and look out for their safety.
Last year, there were seven eggs. Of those, six cygnets hatched. One cygnet did not survive and the Seiders buried it. The others were given away.
Folk said elementary-age children in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District can submit names until the May 1 deadline. Children, ages 12 or below, can submit one male and female name for consideration by visiting the recreation website at www.havenrec.com or on the recreation department Facebook page, Schuylkill Haven Recreation Department. The recreation board will then select the top three male and female names for the public to vote. The names, age and child’s names for the swans must be submitted. The winning names will be announced in June. Prizes will be awarded but are still being finalized, Folk said.