Birds of a feather block traffic together in Highland Park

During the rush hour commute on Monday, two swans were caught wandering along Route 41 in Highland Park.

HIGHLAND PARK - Two swans ditched the pond for pavement and waddled into rush-hour traffic on Monday morning in north suburban Highland Park.

What we know:

The birds were spotted strutting toward the median near a puddle but couldn’t make it across because of the divider.

Officer Mendoza responded and was able to remove them from the roadway.

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Swans block traffic in Highland Park on Monday morning. (City of Highland Park )

No injuries were reported — to the swans or responding officer.

What's next:

The birds were later returned to their owner and are now back where they belong, safe and sound.