One of my birding stops today provided nice looks at 2 Trumpeter Swans at the Bark River Trail in Waukesha County. The Trumpeters fed the whole time I was present. It was stirring the water with their feet, diving and eating what they stirred up. A few Mallards were present always trying to get in by them for that food. It was a pleasant morning with temps around 26 degrees for the start of January and a nice sunny day to go along with that, low winds. Images were taken on January 9, 2023.
One of two Trumpeter Swans present…
Stirring up the river bottom getting food…
Down for food…
Just up from under water…
Feeding, this was typical…
More stirring the river bottom for food…
Going down for feeding…
Beautiful photos as always!
Such beautiful photos. No matter how often I see swans, I always think they are elegant- even upside down.
Such beautiful photos. No matter how often I see swans, I always think they are elegant- even upside down.
I grew up in Delafield. Were these photos taken at the fish hatchery pond? Regardless, as always, really nice photos.
Thank you for sharing these pictures of these beautiful birds.