Idyllic Swan Scene - Winter Snow
by Patti Deters
Title
Idyllic Swan Scene - Winter Snow
Artist
Patti Deters
Medium
Photograph - Photography, Digital Art
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"Idyllic Swan Scene - Winter Snow" by Patti Deters. A flock of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) and Mallard ducks (Anus platyrhynchos) swim lazily in the waters of the St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin, near Hudson, WI. The gently falling snow makes this scene look peaceful, but in reality these water birds are constantly foraging for food to help get through the cold winter months ahead. Several inches of snow already cover the ground as you can see by the shoreline, and most of the river is iced over. This little wooded pond and beach area enjoys warm water discharge from a nearby dam spillway. If you like outdoor nature photography, please see more birds and other wildlife at patti-deters.pixels.com.
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November 7th, 2022
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Comments (15)
Shoal Hollingsworth
Wonderful work. Thank you for submitting your image to the Ducks, Geese and Swans Only Group where the image is now featured on the home page. Feel free to post this in the Featured archive in the group discussion page section L/F
Dianne Cowen Photography
Nice! Mute Swans are my favorite birds. These Trumpet Swans are equally beautiful & graceful. Congratulations on your Feature in our group, 'Scenes from a Beach.' Feel free to add this beauty to our discussions for a more permanent record of your work & a chance to be selected as our Special Feature, 'Pick of the Week' Such a lovely gallery you have created! ~ f
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