March 29, 2010
Bay Area
This swan took issue with the duck’s proximity — a Blue-winged Teal just minding her own business, dabbling in the pond with her Blue-winged mates.
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October 2, 2009
Geese and Swans
We call them “mute” because they’re comparatively quiet. If you’ve ever experienced the clamor of Tundra Swans banking toward the wetlands, “mute” will seem an appropriate designation for these travelers. But they’re not silent as the name suggests. They’ll hiss and utter caw-like calls. Overhead, they render melodies, pushing air into songs and squeaks with [...]

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