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Originally native to Ontario, the trumpeter swan disappeared from Eastern Canada early in the 20th century. Restoration efforts were initiated in the early 1980s to reintroduce the trumpeter swan to its former range. Through conservation efforts the Ontario population has reached 1000, with at least 131 breeding pairs, and the future looks bright.


About Trumpeter Swans

•Trumpeters are the largest waterfowl in North America.
•Adult trumpeters can have a wingspan of up to 3 meters, and can weigh up to 30 lbs.
•Baby swans are called cygnets, and are greyish in colour, with a pink bill and feet.
•Trumpeters are not bothered by the cold. They have near 35,000 feathers and a 2 inch thick downy layer.
•Sometimes the head and neck of a Trumpeter is stained a rust colour as a result of iron deposits in the sediment and water in which the swan feeds.
•Trumpeters feed on aquatic vegetation and wild grasses in their natural environment – bread is not recommended as a treat.
•Trumpeters live an average of 12 years in the wild, and can live for over 30 years in captivity.

Attention caught ... great series! Patricia132 · 2011-09-19: 14:18

Great stuff. shanethomas · 2011-09-19: 14:43

:) great observation...I wonder what they think about us:) Eiram · 2011-09-19: 15:06

Foul tempered birds aren't they?!?! DancingDolphin · 2011-09-19: 15:48

Interestingly, a bird that it was rare to see not so long ago is doing so well now. I wonder if they will become over populated as the geese have now. stabeez · 2011-09-19: 16:18

That pheasant looks like a peacock though. swans can be quite aggressive at times you caughttheir threatening looks. MoMac · 2011-09-19: 17:29

Great shots !! finbarr · 2011-09-19: 17:46

Lovely colors Artbee!!! danrav · 2011-09-19: 19:11

Wow, love that first shot! All are really nice! darfoster · 2011-09-19: 19:26

TFS! ????? · 2011-09-19: 21:32

Haha....cute bird set, Artbee! Love all the different looks in #2! lookagain · 2011-09-19: 21:44

A gorgeous set with nice comments ! The last is a little funny : it seems the swan saying "go away!" with the webbed foot ... ;-) breizh · 2011-09-20: 03:50

Love Trumpeter Swans great shots!! SheriJ · 2011-09-20: 14:30

very interesting pictures, pretty birds. I like them very much. gonia · 2011-09-20: 15:30

Wow these are great..love the last shot! LAZYWASP · 2011-09-20: 17:10

Amazing information about the Trumpeter! Interesting and cute shots..hope the peacock calms down :-) NellyBly · 2011-09-22: 12:17

Great capture well done mystic1 · 2011-09-23: 15:16

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