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Photo of the Week: Tundra Swans in Lake Erie Marsh

February 23, 2020 By Deborah Edwards-Onoro

Two Tundra Swans sim in the shallow water of a marsh, Mallards and Canada Geese in the background.

The large white Tundra Swans stand out in the marsh as they slowly swim in the calm blue waters; dozens of Canada Geese and Mallards move more quickly in search of food.

Tundra and Trumpeter Swans are commonly seen in winter months along the Lake Erie marshes in both Michigan and Ohio, where I do much of my birdwatching.

But for some reason, few Tundra Swans have been reported in Michigan this winter season.

Since Tundra Swans like shallow water to dip into and forage for food, some birdwatchers have wondered if high water levels on the Great Lakes may be a reason.

For my birdwatching, these are my first Tundra Swans of the year.

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: birds, birdwatching, photo of the week, swans, Tundra Swan, water birds

Photo of the Week: Swans on the Detroit River

January 7, 2018 By Deborah Edwards-Onoro

groups of swans gather on the blue ice sheets near pink river water reflecting the sunset
Swans nestle on the ice sheets on the Detroit River

Yesterday was my first time visiting Dingell Park, part of the Downriver Delta Greenway along the Detroit River in Ecorse, Michigan.

It was an unexpected pleasure to see so many waterbirds at the park! Continue reading Photo of the Week: Swans on the Detroit River

Filed Under: Michigan, Nature Tagged With: birding, birds, birdwatching, Detroit River, Dingell Park, Ecorse, photo of the week, swans

Photo of the Week: Looking Forward, Reflecting on Past

December 27, 2015 By Deborah Edwards-Onoro

Tundra Swans swimming in opposing directions in Newburg Lake

When I first saw the two Tundra Swans swimming in Newburg Lake at Edward Hines Park on Christmas Day, they were swimming side-by-side along the shoreline. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Looking Forward, Reflecting on Past

Filed Under: Michigan Tagged With: birdwatching, Edward Hines Park, Newburg Lake, Newburgh Pointe, swans

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