Viurre Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Yesterday, SW PA, unfortunately both shots were "distant" and the swan was photographed "through brush" so it is a bit blurry. 1. Is this a Trumpeter Swan? Lately at our park there has been one sighted and this one was off by its lonesome with some ducks. I did not see any flocks of Tundra Swans around, and I am aware of the sightings of a lone Trumpeter Swan as of late (saw it elsewhere), but when the lake froze over a lot of birds got displaced from their usual spots. People have been seeing a Trumpeter on and off for months, so I was trying to see if this was it. Best photo, others had the bird diving upside down and you could only see the feet. 2. What type of bird of prey? If possible, I know it is pretty bad. Only shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I think Trumpeter Swan and Cooper’s Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 A better angle on the swan's head would have been more useful, but it seems TRUS-ish. I'd go with Sharpie for the accip, with the tiny head and short tail with sharp corners. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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