Morning Sun: Trumpeter Tracks and Eagles

The sun came over the mountain and lit the Trumpeter Swans.  I was sitting against an old log  on a warm winter morning watching swans.   Swans are special.  I don’t know if I can explain that but I doubt you need an explanation. I hope these photos give some indication of just how special swans really are.

In the morning light

Trumpeter Swans

As the sun came over the mountain

An immature Trumpeter Swan

Extended wings

An Immature and adult Trumpeter Swan

These tracks in the snow show that where the swans ran across the snow to take flight.

A running start to flight shown in snow

A Trumpeter Swan left wing and foot prints in the snow

A Bald Eagle at an old Osprey Nest

I eventually had to leave to tackle the more mundane part of my day. But as I did, a Bald Eagle flew over – another magnificent bird bathed in morning sun.

All in all, a great way to start the day.

all photos and writing copyright J.A. Siderius 2014.