LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland officials have decided saying goodbye to a few of the city’s beloved feathered friends is long overdue.The city is planning to hold a swan sale to eliminate the birds' overpopulation of Lake Morton after the 40th Swan Roundup, set for Oct.
6, The Lakeland Ledger reports. The feathered population has rapidly swelled in recent years, leading to a wide variety of issues.“We are really overpopulated,” Bob Donahay, Lakeland’s director of parks and recreation, said.[TRENDING: Florida moves to phase 3 of coronavirus reopening | New Jurassic World coaster announced | What authority do local leaders have in Phase 3 of coronavirus reopening?]Donahay said he estimates the city currently has about 80 swans.