Europeans brought this swan to America in the 1800s to decorate ponds. It spread mostly in the Northeast ... Accidentally introduced to Florida in the 1980s, Great Backyard Bird Count data shows the ...

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Then there is the private koi pond that sits at the front of the dwelling and is home to 40 "majestic koi fish." The koi pond provides an "immediate sense of serenity" upon entry to the property.