{"id":108108,"date":"2022-11-17T04:54:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T11:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=108108"},"modified":"2024-02-08T03:41:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T10:41:52","slug":"tundra-swan-framed-by-phrags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2022\/11\/17\/tundra-swan-framed-by-phrags\/","title":{"rendered":"Tundra Swan Framed By Phrags"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I explored the marshes at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge<\/span><\/a> on Monday I was able to take photos of one Tundra Swan framed by phrags from the dirt road. The swan was resting on the water that had iced over during the night. The temp was about 24\u00b0F when I took images of this swan and I am sure it was colder than that earlier in the morning.<\/p>\n

\"TundraTundra Swan framed by phragmites \u2013 Nikon D500, f6.3, 1\/5000, ISO 800, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Before I came upon this individual I saw more of these large, white swans from the west side of the auto tour loop. Those swans were too far away to obtain high quality photographs of them but I stopped my Jeep and scoped them with my lens.<\/p>\n

I stopped because I wanted to sit still and listen to them call<\/span><\/a>. I closed my eyes and just listened as their calls echoed over the marsh. The calls of Tundra Swans and Sandhill Cranes reaches a part of me that is just as wild as they are. I truly wish everyone could hear those calls at least once in their lifetime. The truth is though, hearing the swans once would never be enough.<\/p>\n

Memories of Tundra Swans in Virginia<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As I listened to the swans at the refuge on Monday, I recalled the times I heard and saw this same swan species while sitting in my boat in Virginia. I can vividly recall the winding, dark-watered river going through the swamplands, the trees lining it, and the aged cypress knees sticking out of the water. I can almost smell the brackish water of the Piankatank River. By using the trolling motor and maneuvering through the trees and bends in the river, which hid my presence, there were times I could sneak up on the swans on the water. Oh, how I wish I had been a bird photographer back then. They were glorious to see and hear.<\/p>\n

I am very much looking forward to heading back up to the refuge here in Utah to listen the Tundra Swans again. Their calls soothe and excite me at the same time.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Tundra Swan photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When I explored the marshes at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on Monday I was able to take photos of one Tundra Swan framed by phrags from the dirt 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