Bay Curious

The Secret Lives of The Palace of Fine Arts Swans

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The lagoon in front of San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts has been home to swans since its was built in 1915. Bay Curious listener Mishi Nova loves the spot and the swans. She wondered how the swans survive the night and escape the coyotes.

Additional Reading:

  •  The Swans at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts Have Attitude
  • Check out what different birds sound like on the Audubon website
  • A Very Curious Activity book


    • Reported by Asal Ehsanipour. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Carly Severn, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.

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