To jump back 5 years again, this has been the week that migrating Tundra have typically returned. The ice was still half in Lake Eugenia that year, and swans, as well as a lot of geese and ducks were scattered around on both the ice and the water. We haven't been down there this year, but given the weather, I expect it's about the same today.
For comparison, here's a Mute Swan we saw a few weeks back in Thornbury, with its orange beak. It hangs around all winter.
Off for a beautiful drive in the sun today, probably have some more photos to share tomorrow.
It would be great to see them. I never have to my knowledge.
ReplyDeleteYes, the swans are on the way back, lots around our area now.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteI love to see the graceful swans. Thanks for these shots. :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are such elegant creatures!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. a few years ago our younger daughter treated me to the Russian Ballet Troupe and Swan Lake on Ice. So when I see your lovely photos and those graceful birds, I am reminded of an unforgettable birthday. Last year was equally memorable with all our family here. Mornings are getting darker, but now at 11.30 a.m. on a Sunday, it is hot after a cool start.
ReplyDeleteThe swans are beautiful - so graceful.
ReplyDeleteSwans are so stately looking! Love them. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteThe swans are on their way, the numbers at a staging area in southern Pennsylvania have plummeted, so they're headed north. Hope you enjoyed the spring sunshine.
ReplyDeleteWe get swans on Mill Lake from time to time but not often. Last year we had 4 adult and one gray immature one but I don't know just what kind they were. Beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteI saw a pair fly over! It's so exciting. SPRING is coming!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I heard the geese fly over this morning though I expect these are the few that overwinter here in the city. There is a bit of open water on the man made lake that they congregate to.
ReplyDeleteHave a great drive. Take care and stay well.
these are great images!! i hope you get to go back and see the exact same thing. our swans should be coming back soon. we only have the mute swans, i have never seen the tundra swans!! i hope you had a nice ride!!
ReplyDeleteI need to get on the net and research and review my knowledge of swans. I mix them up a lot and I don't think we ever see tundra swans.
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