tundra swan

denis · **on:** February 07, 2010, 01:51:03 PM

all 3 species of swans were at lasalle yesterday,muted,trumpeter,and one bonus tundra swan.

Bird Brain · **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2010, 03:43:13 PM

Denis ... Wow, what a spectacular photo!

Jo-Anne

denis · **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:51:41 PM

thanks jo-anne.

Moira · **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2010, 06:46:22 PM

Nice addition to your collection - great shot Denis.

steve rossi · **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2010, 08:02:43 PM

Nice one Denis, perfectly exposed, great detail.

Ann Brokelman · **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2010, 08:23:30 PM

Nice shot Denis. A beautiful shot of the face. Ann

denis · **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2010, 08:52:42 PM

thanks everyone.
i didn,t have a close-up of one of these yet.poor thing was constantly beeing harrassed by the trumpeters.

rc2009 · **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2010, 06:00:20 AM

Great profile.

ravynne40 · **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:15:37 AM

Beautiful portrait.

Is the yellow near the eye an identifying feature of the tundra?

Irene

thouc · **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2010, 09:40:13 AM

Yes, most Tundra Swans have some yellow, while Trumpeters have all black bill and facial skin.

/Thomas

Anonymous · **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2010, 09:41:57 AM

Nice capture Denis, well done.

denis · **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2010, 10:46:16 AM

thanks everyone for your kind words.