Documentation of
Tundra Swan
2010-193
Observer Information
Reporter:
Todd Deininger
E-mail:
Other Observers:
Joey Kellner, Tim Smart, Nick Moore; Tim Kalbach
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Tundra Swan
First Date/Time:
11/21/2010
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
20 minutes
County:
Lake
Specific Location:
Twin Lakes
39.080341,-106.375401
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Binoculars
Spotting Scope
Distance:
500 - 1000 feet
Light:
Light conditions did not impact observations
Description of the Bird
The Tundra Swan was observed with three Trumpeter Swans. The Tundra Swan had a U-shaped forehead. The neck was the same thickness to the body. the skin in front of the eye had a pinched look to it. Small size compared to other swans.
Behaviors: Swimming in open water.
Call: none
Plumage: Adult
Similar Species Discussion
I eliminated Mute and Whopper Swan due to bill color and Trumpeter Swan since it was smaller than the Trumpeter Swans it was swimming with.
Previous Experience
I have observed Tundra swan in CO during the winter.
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
11/22/2010 9:31:00 PM