Friday, March 9, 2012

Trumpeter Swan


TRUMPETER SWAN (CYGNUS BUCCINATOR), CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, GLENCOE, ILLINOIS, MARCH 9, 2012

Pentax K-5
SMC Pentax-DA 55-300 at 300mm
1/2000 f16
ISO 1600

This species of swan is, on average, considered the largest waterfowl in the world. Once endangered, its populations are rebounding, especially when transplanted to new ranges. This is one of a breeding pair often seen on the lagoons of the Botanic Garden.

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