Migrants
are arriving regularly now as the season progresses. On a large pond there was
a flock of Canada geese that numbered well over one hundred; but more
interesting were the tundra swans, seven in number.
As a
red-tailed hawk circled overhead –
All of
the geese took to the air –
Leaving
the pond to the swans –
And
one lone male ring-necked duck
Back
when I was a young naturalist (instead of an old naturalist) tundra swans were
known as whistling swans and before that they were called American swans - and then there's the scientific name (Cygnus
columbianus). Like
many other birds their name has been changed over the years – they must be
confused by the fickleness of the humans who name them.
5 comments:
How lovely to see the swans! Nice shots.
When we drive through the Skagit Valley in Washington we see lots of swans on the fields. I understand from a blogging friend who lives there that several fields are set up to encourage the migrating birds to spend the winter rather than on farmer's fields. I don't know who successful it is though. I always see them up and down the freeway in different fields. - Margy
The swans are beautiful! Great sightings.. Thank you so much for sharing your post and linking up! Have a happy weekend!
Swans are always lovely to see.
Always a treat! So graceful, wonderful shots. Thanks for sharing, Woody!
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