Category: Trumpeter Swans

TRANQUIL’S TRUMPETERS

Tofino Birds, Tofino Wildlife, Tranquil Inlet, Trumpeter Swans

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I count nine in this ballet of swans. I noticed that one is always on guard watching while the others sleep.

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EVER WATCHFUL!

Tofino Wildlife, Tranquil Creek, Trumpeter Swans

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I was hiding in the forest when I shot these.You can see some limbs in the way. They knew something was up! They heard my mirror slap.When they have their heads turned like this it means they are watching behind them

TRANQUIL’S TRUMPETERS

Birds, Tofino Wildlife, Tranquil Inlet, Trumpeter Swans

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I counted 8 today.Four adults & 4 cygnets.These are the hardest birds to get close shots of! Next time I go camping I have a plan! When I know they are inside the river system (only at high tide) I make a few noises.They’ll get nervous & begin to exit the river system.I know their normal exit route, so I’ll simply hide & wait for them to swim past.Once I start shooting the sound from the mirror reflex will spook them for sure,but by then its too late……I’ll will have gotten the shots! Busted!

STRUTING HIS STUFF

Tofino Birds, Tofino Wildlife, Trumpeter Swans

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Now that it’s getting warmer the Trumpeters will be moving on soon.The bears tag team with the Trumpeters. When the bears are going to bed in November,the Trumpeters are arriving from the north. Now that cycle is about to reverse.The swans will be leaving for the north soon & the bears will be looking for a serious cup of Java!