tundra swan – Feathered Photography

Tundra Swan Takeoff

Sometimes I wonder how these heavy birds ever get airborne. (3 photos)

Bathing Tundra Swan

It was tough shooting yesterday morning at Bear River MBR.

Tundra Swan Running From Ice To Water During Takeoff – A Series

And trying to correct an old bad habit.

Tundra Swan Up Close And In A Big Hurry

The abrupt transition from running on ice to running on water must have been a challenge for such a huge bird.

Hunters Are Killing Trumpeter Swans In Utah When They Shouldn’t Be

I may not be successful but I’m going to try to keep today’s post as short as possible. I went off on a rant recently and I’d prefer not do it again. Not so soon anyway.

Incoming Tundra Swan – Duck!

It’s time to start looking for migrating Tundra Swans in northern Utah. But other swans need to keep an eye out for them too, for their own safety.

Bear River Tundra Swan Soon After Takeoff

Consecutive images in a burst with rather dramatic differences in backgrounds.

Yesterday’s Tundra Swans And The Frustrations Of Bird Photography

A double whammy.

Tundra Swan In Flight Against A Multilayered Background

I like bird photography that includes significant hints at habitat. That goal is typically more difficult to achieve with flight shots than static shots but it can be done and this image is an example.