Flight of a Tundra Swan
There are large gatherings of swans on the prairie around Frank Lake right now. This area is on the migration path and I really enjoy getting to see these birds when they pass through. This Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) was sharing a small flat of ice apart from a small group. I watched them, and they watched me for a few minutes.
Then they took their running launch to get into the sky. Heading into a steady headwind, they seemed to gain altitude very quickly once they were airborne.
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High exposure gives great light to the features of this wonderful birds-happy to see them.
April 7, 2014 at 11:00 am
Beauty and Grace in the air! Nice shots!
April 7, 2014 at 7:55 am
beautiful pictures……..love all
April 6, 2014 at 11:51 pm