Trumpeter Swan Migration
Today is gray, blustery, and cloudy, golden leaves are stripped from trees and swirl about piling up in sheltered areas of our yard. Migrating waterfowl seek respite from the pounding gale and are gathered in our cove. Ten Trumpeter Swan arrive seeking protection from wind, four adults and six signets, elegant but cautious during this temporary rest stop during their annual southern migration. A unexpected, but beautiful sight to pause and watch during our busy day.
Gail Niebrugge, Pointillism Artist
November 7th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
We were today (Nov. 7,2007) at Alma, WI and there have been sightings but they are not in an area where they are visible…we then went to Weaver, MN and saw at least 100 in the water along with Canada Geese and one (yes one) great blue Heeron…
November 12th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Steve;
Thanks for the swan watch update. It is amazing to realize that these magnificent birds fly such great distances. I will miss them this winter and will revel when they return next Spring. Awesome sighting of the Great Blue Heron, I saw one once in Prince William Sound, Alaska.
Gail