Tundra and Trumpeter

Years ago, I saw mainly Tundra Swans around the west arm of Kootenay Lake. Now I see mainly Trumpeter Swans here. 

Indeed, there have been Trumpeters here for the last few days, although when I looked this morning, there was only one to be seen. Nevertheless, we can expect to see swans here for a few months before they head north.

A Trumpeter Swan was seen at Kokanee Creek Park this morning.

Last weekend, around the south end of Kootenay Lake, about 3 dozen Tundra and Trumpeter Swans spent time feeding and flying around. Here is one group of the Tundra Swans having a spat. Photo by Cynthia Fraser