2 months ago
Very pretty pose and angle of capture Heather. Interesting how the iron deposits can stain them. Glad that the trumpeters are back in your area.
2 months ago
Thank you, Debra. I'm late making the rounds this year so it was especially nice to see this fellow. Looking forward to seeing this years cygnets soon :)
2 months ago
Thank you, Clifford. I especially like the eye contact he gave me I wasn't expecting to see any swans that day so this was a real treat for me.
2 months ago
So I understand that the red stains are blood. Feel so sory for that nice bird. You caught him very well and he stands out nicely against the water.
2 months ago
Thank you so much for your comment, Yves.. always appreciated. Actually the rusty reddish stains come from iron deposits in the water and soils where they feed in winter. Happy to say there is no injury or blood involved in the situation. I was hoping he'd come closer but a red-winged blackbird started dive bombing him so he retreated.
