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Post by kastern on Nov 17, 2005 15:12:47 GMT -8
Just spend the most wonderful afternoon at Eagle Point Park. Took my spotting scope this time so I could see for myself the Tundra Swans. I was blown away by the number of people at the park (6 or 8 cars) all with cameras and binoculars in hand. I spent close to 2 hours acting as an unofficial interpreter discussing the eagles, the upcoming Eaglefestival, the swans and the general area. The swans were all sleeping in the sun when I got there but as they woke up I managed to find one definite Tundra Swan. There was a couple there from back east who had just driven up from Seattle and they were thrilled to see the Tundra Swan as they could add it to their life list. There were at least 5 definite Trumpeter Swan as well as the Tundra and the rest of them remained sleeping with heads tucked under wings for the entire time I was there. Just a perfect afternoon, the amount of birdlife out on the flats was phenominal.
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Post by Gord on Nov 17, 2005 15:34:20 GMT -8
Nice!! Always good to hear people out enjoying and getting good views.
Ill get the pictures of the tundra swans to you this evening too.
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Post by Dave on Nov 19, 2005 0:06:31 GMT -8
I would like to see some good comparison pictures between Tundra and Trumpeter Swans. Do any of you photographers have some on file that you could share? I usually call all white swans Trumpeters!
On that note there were over 40 trumpeter swans at Cheam Wetlands during the late afternoon today, Nov. 19.
Dave
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Post by Gord on Nov 20, 2005 22:07:38 GMT -8
I would like to see some good comparison pictures between Tundra and Trumpeter Swans. Do any of you photographers have some on file that you could share? I usually call all white swans Trumpeters! On that note there were over 40 trumpeter swans at Cheam Wetlands during the late afternoon today, Nov. 19. Dave A good question! A topic on this has been started here. www.bcbirding.proboards3.com/index.cgi?board=identification&action=display&n=1&thread=862Good to hear the swan numbers are rising at Cheam. There's been tundra swans there for the last two years. This year Ive seen many in several places. Might be a good year for them. |
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