various shots from an outing at LaSalle and Burlington Canal

[Khalli]

The light wasn't the greatest but at least the snow/rain held off.  

the stare  :shock:

the attack  





a good 'hair' day


a golden tear

[Palo]

Nice set Khalli. Is the fourth one a White-winged Scoter?  If it is... Excellent catch!

[rcflier]

Would that "golden tear" identify this as a Tundra Swan?

[Khalli]

Yes Palo I believe it to be a White-winged Scoter.There were two or three males swimming around and a few females. Unfortunately I didn't get a very good picture with the light being poor but here is one I believe to be a female.



Yes rcflier,  I believe the yellow would signify a Tundra swan. My first photo of one.

[Rotarran]

Yes Palo I believe it to be a White-winged Scoter.There were two or three males swimming around and a few females. Unfortunately I didn't get a very good picture with the light being poor but here is one I believe to be a female.



Yes rcflier,  I believe the yellow would signify a Tundra swan. My first photo of one.

I have made the same assumption before on the Tundra Swan was cautioned by more experienced birders that some Trumpeters also have yellow/golden accents on their bills near their eyes.  They said that size determines whether they are Trumpeters or Tundras.  Best to check with them...Thouc in particular would be a good person to ask.  

Or post it on the Bird ID forum.  

Great catches all around.  Nice pics, I like the commentary.  

[Khalli]

Thanks for the comments and the suggestion.