{"id":118007,"date":"2023-11-10T03:50:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T10:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=118007"},"modified":"2023-11-14T02:57:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T09:57:40","slug":"time-to-see-and-hear-tundra-swans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/11\/10\/time-to-see-and-hear-tundra-swans\/","title":{"rendered":"Time To See And Hear Tundra Swans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now is a great time to see and hear Tundra Swans from the marshes at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. I saw several large flocks of them yesterday from there.<\/p>\n

\"AutumnAutumn flock of Tundra Swans in flight \u2013 Nikon D500, f9, 1\/1250, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

From the auto tour route, I saw one large flock of swans lift off from the water in the distance. I tracked the large white birds with my eyes until I was able to pull over and take photos of them with the Promontory Mountains in the background. Even though the swans were miles away, I could hear their calls.<\/p>\n

The calls<\/span><\/a> of these Tundra Swans touches a wild, primal part of me that aches to take wing with these birds. To see what they see, to go where they go.<\/p>\n

During autumn, I have been able to take lovely images of these migrating swans from the refuge and Farmington Bay WMA. When I photographed this large flock of swans, they were flying south, and I wondered if they were heading to Farmington Bay WMA.<\/p>\n

Side Note:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I was surprised to see the mountainsides so green this late in the year. We did just go through a rainy, warmer than normal, week and that might be why.<\/p>\n

\"WinterWinter Tundra Swans in flight, February 7, 2018 \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/5000, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I have had better luck taking closer photos of the Tundra Swans at Bear River MBR from late January until early April than I have during the fall. Earlier this year, when there was still snow and ice at the refuge, I had several days when photographing the swans was simply spectacular.<\/p>\n

Seeing the swans, listening to their calls, observing their behaviors, and capturing photos of these wild, white, winged creatures is a spiritual experience that I relish with every fiber of my being.<\/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":"

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