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Serena Nests

Serena Nests

I have never seen a swan with a red head, but after some research, I found that both trumpeter and tundra swans, when feeding in waters that are high in iron ox...
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I have never seen a swan with a red head, but after some research, I found that both trumpeter and tundra swans, when feeding in waters that are high in iron oxide with show this type of coloring. Though this swan did not make any noise so I couldn't identify her by her call, by my research, I am guessing she is a trumpeter as they are known to stop for nesting and mating in our area more so than the tundra swans are.
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COOLPIX L830

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Aperture f/5.9 ISO 220 Shutter 10/1250 Focal Length 4624/10

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Jun, 2015

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