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Running neck and neck, if you'll pardon the expression, with my other favorite bird, the penguin. However, they're more likely to show up around this area than penguins are!

Trumpeter Swan pair
©2003 Chris Mansfield

Trumpeter Swan pair, Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area

Trumpeter settling wings
©2003 Chris Mansfield

Trumpeter Swan settling its wings, Carlos Avery WMA
(My personal favorite of these pics)

Trumpeter pair
©2003 Chris Mansfield

Trumpeter Swan pair, Carlos Avery WMA
(A close second favorite)

Trumpeter family
©2003 Chris Mansfield

Trumpeter Swan family, near Corcoran, MN

Trumpeter family
©2003 Chris Mansfield

Trumpeter Swan family, near Corcoran, MN

On November 13, 2004 I went with a group of bird enthusiasts down to the Wabasha, MN/Nelson, WI area to see tundra swans and bald eagles. Here are the best of the pictures I got on this tour:
Tundra Swans
Bald Eagles
 
 
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