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Bird Watcher's Digest

This Morning Outside

by Diane Porter

December 14, 2012
Birdwatching Dot Com
Fairfield, Iowa

Fourteen trumpeter swans graced a Fairfield, Iowa, pond recently. One spread its wings and displayed a mighty chest.

Trumpeter Swans

And a little closer view... The white trumpeter is an adult. The grey one is typical for the young of the year in mid December. It will also be pure white by next spring. I love the way the breeze is tickling some feathers on the young bird's back.

Trumpeter Swans

—Diane Porter

Chickadee on hand

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