An unexpected black swan rests among mute swans on a northern Illinois lake, far from its native Australia.
Subject: WaterbirdsFocus: Black Swans, Swans
Our largest native waterfowl in North America, a Trumpeter Swan, navigates a graceful lake landing.
Subject: WaterbirdsFocus: Swans, Trumpeter Swans
Found some Trumpeter Swans taking a break from their migration recently, and caught one showing off its wingspan.
Subject: WaterbirdsFocus: Swans, Trumpeter Swans
A family of Trumpeter Swans in flight on a late winter evening, silhouetted against a soft sky as they moved together across the horizon.
Subject: WaterbirdsFocus: Swans, Trumpeter Swans
A trumpeter swan fans its beautiful wings in the afternoon sun of a late winter day.
Subject: WaterbirdsFocus: Swans, Trumpeter Swans
A Sandhill Crane colt works on its worm snack while its sibling looks on and says, “You gonna eat all of that?”
Subject: WaterbirdsFocus: Cranes, Sandhill Cranes
A Great Egret works the shallows, plucking tadpoles from the water and tossing each catch into position.
Subject: WaterbirdsFocus: Great Egrets, Herons & Egrets
American White Pelicans may look a little wonky, but they’re some of the most graceful fliers in the sky.
Subject: WaterbirdsFocus: American White Pelicans, Other Waterbirds
Great Blue Heron love birds share a quiet moment while building their nest for the season.
Subject: WaterbirdsFocus: Great Blue Herons, Herons & Egrets
Look at those feet! This Great Blue Heron had been wading along the shoreline not too far away when it decided to fly to the other side of the lake.
Subject: WaterbirdsFocus: Great Blue Herons, Herons & Egrets
