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Alberta Canada - Swans (1 Viewer)

Zangazanga

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Hi,
After what seemed like a long cold winter, spring migration of waterfowl is now happening around Edmonton. This morning I saw two dozen Tundra Swans on a pothole pond along with some Canada Geese, and Canvasback ducks, mostly, but a few other ducks were also there.
My question is about the Swan in the front of this photo. I am wondering if this may have been a Trumpeter Swan moving with this group of Tundra Swans. The shape of the bill, plus no sign of any yellow, I am leaning towards this being a Trumpeter Swan. What do you think?
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Looks good for Trumpeter to me with that long straight bill and very long neck.

Agreed. It looks to me like the Tundra in the background isn't much farther back from the bird in the foreground. Assuming this is true, the front bird has a thicker neck and seemingly a larger head. Also, the front bird has a less sloping back profile than the Tundra in the background.
 
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