Most numerous on Lake Erie than elsewhere, though occurring generally throughout the State. Mr. Langdon gives it as a rare migrant. In March 1877, I saw several specimens from Western Ohio, and the Scioto and Muskingum River. During the spring 1899 this swan was numerous in Lorain county where many were killed by hunters. It is a rare migrant in the state, seldom in its passage unless stopped by stormy weather.
Largest flights occur along south shore of Lake Erie, usually during or preceeding full moon.
Literature Cited Hicks, L.E. 1935. Distribution of the breeding birds of Ohio. Jones L. 1903. The birds of Ohio, a revised catalogue. Kirtland, J.P. 1838.