Tundra Swan at Sunnyside Beach

[jackbreakfast]

unless of course I'm wrong and this is one of those freakish trumpeter swans with the yellow lores? This small darling was dwarfed by the mute swans all around her. There were a couple of yellow-tagged trumpeters around as well, also larger. I was delighted to see this fine specimen in and around Sunnyside Beach the other day. I checked back yesterday and today but she (naturally I have no idea if this is a male or female) was nowhere at all...for a time she was sleeping on the beach and paid no mind to me as I got rather close. She was tucked in, protecting herself from the miniature sandstorm. Please forgive the pronoun error if indeed it is an error. How does one sex a swan without getting disgusting about it? I hope all is well with everyone. Spring is coming. Warblers! Vireos! Thrushes! White-Throated Sparrows! Huzzah! Well, not that soon, but anyhow...

[feathered]

Yup, you have a tundra there. Nice light on the second shot.

[BoboBird]

Beautiful shots. Well done.

[jackbreakfast]

Many thanks, folks...the bird might still be around...I saw her two days ago again...

[birdstitcher]

I just came home from viewing the Tundra swan, 2 Trumpeters (E17 and E38) hanging out with a group of mute swans. They were at Sunnyside Park in the water between Ellis and Windermere Aves. Great comparison to see all three together.

Kerri

[jackbreakfast]

Yes, I went to visit them today also. The Tundra swan has been around every day this week...I can't believe I keep going back to check...a form of insanity, perhaps

[egret]

Lovely!

looks like it has on black boots
the last shot

Egret