ML278557351

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

Tentative ID. I am seeing characteristics of both Trumpeter and Tundra Swan here, hoping to get confirmation either way from reviewer as I am largely unfamiliar with in-species variation among young birds of either camp. Rather light-colored overall, which perhaps is more suggestive of juvenile Tundra Swan, however not out of range for light-colored 1st winter Trumpeters. Strong “V” noted at base of the bill between the eyes rather than the more rounded edge of Tundras. Bill long and sloped, but appears to be slightly bent in at about 1/3 the length of the bill. Audible "honking" -- did not sound like anything I’m familiar with from Tundra Swan. Seen in odd circumstances: First spotted at the first bridge walking 15-20 feet from the road, west to east. Watched it walk for at least 1/4 mile. See photos

Technical information

Model

COOLPIX A900

ISO

400

Focal length

181.2 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/6.9

Shutter speed

1/200 sec

Dimensions

1440 pixels x 1080 pixels

Original file size

306.85 KB